Photograph of Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes showing sculptural monumental concrete structural blades

Point Piper Residence

Gadigal Country / Point Piper

Stage Completed 2016

Exceptional amenity for a small house

Set on a constrained site in Sydney’s increasingly dense Eastern suburbs, the architecture creates an exceptional sense of space. A generous stair and lift connect four levels providing a practical and comfortable home that can easily adapt to changing family needs.

Privacy and outlook to a spectacular view are balanced through the architectural form and detailed design of windows. From the street, the house, with its elevated garden terrace, is discreet in appearance, respectful of its neighbours and gives little clue to what lies beyond. The entry space is filled with indirect northern light, with views to the double height library and upper level corridor creating spatial amenity and interior interest. A double-height balcony space faces the views, providing protection and screening from the westerly sun to be useable in all weather conditions.

The side elevations fold to provide angled windows towards views and avoid overlooking from neighbouring houses.

Sculptural, monumental concrete structural blades frame the western façade and complement Sydney sandstone and copper elements, creating an architecture that reflects Sydney as a distinct and special place in the world.

Project Team

Directors

Alec Tzannes

Ben Green

Team

Juliana Conceicao

George Korban

Julia Simpson

Derek Chin

Peter Valencic

Kate Nason

Antoinette Cano

Carl Holder

Georgina Blix

Dijana Tasevska

Isabella Moran

Lily Tandeani

Ruby Pauwels

Allison Cronin

Amanda Cooper

Project details

Awards

  • 2017 / World Architecture Festival / Finalist / Residential

Collaborators

  • Builder

    -

    Pimus Gale
  • Acoustic

    -

    Turrel Pty Ltd
  • AV

    -

    ATP Electrial
  • Building Surveyor

    -

    Lean & Hayward Pty Ltd
  • Electricial

    -

    Haron Robson and ATP Electrical
  • Civic & Structural

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    M+G Consulting
  • Interior Designer

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    Isabelle Vergnaud
  • Landscape

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    The Hosking Partnership Pty Ltd
  • Lighting

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    La Lounge and Erco Lighting
  • Quantity Surveyor

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    MBM Pty Ltd
  • Town Planner

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    Design Collaborative Pty Ltd
  • Photographer

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    John Gollings
Photograph of the framed western façade of Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes
Photograph of entry of Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes

With enduring beauty and resilience at the heart of the design process, concrete, copper and sandstone materials, suitable for a harbourside environment, were selected to create a home that is refined, robust and reflective of the distinct attributes of Sydney Harbour.

Lower level plan drawing of Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes
Entry level plan drawing of Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes
Photograph of Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes showing western and southern facades
Photograph of internal study space with skylight above in Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes
Photograph of Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes showing sculptural monumental concrete structural blades
Photograph looking to roof terrace of Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes
Section drawing of Point Piper Residence designed by Tzannes

Collaborators

  • Builder

    -

    Pimus Gale
  • Acoustic

    -

    Turrel Pty Ltd
  • AV

    -

    ATP Electrial
  • Building Surveyor

    -

    Lean & Hayward Pty Ltd
  • Electricial

    -

    Haron Robson and ATP Electrical
  • Civic & Structural

    -

    M+G Consulting
  • Interior Designer

    -

    Isabelle Vergnaud
  • Landscape

    -

    The Hosking Partnership Pty Ltd
  • Lighting

    -

    La Lounge and Erco Lighting
  • Quantity Surveyor

    -

    MBM Pty Ltd
  • Town Planner

    -

    Design Collaborative Pty Ltd
  • Photographer

    -

    John Gollings

Awards

  • 2017 / World Architecture Festival / Finalist / Residential