Bestowing a new alignment to the site and the surrounding aspect, East Sydney sees the respectful recalibration of an existing terrace home into a contemporary and open retreat. Aileen Sage Architects responds to the greater context by focusing on developing new connections internally and between inside and out, as well as creating a more generous feeling across the site.’ Words by Bronwyn Marshall, The Local Project

'As is the case with East Sydney, the primary goal is to reconnect the residence to its industrious and eclectic surrounds, reinstating the presence of heritage while ensuring the home felt open and relevant.’ Words by Bronwyn Marshall, The Local Project

The inner city garden creates an extension of the house. A Coastal Banksia feature tree to look out to provides framed views and screening, a mix of edible plants for cooking, and a lush inner sanctum light well courtyard with native ferns and orchids to look into and provide air and light into the house.

Architecture: Aileen Sage Architects

Photography: Tom Ferguson

Build: Daran Building

Structural Engineering: Structure Consulting Engineers

Landscape Contractor: Impressions Horticulture

Featured in: The Local Project