https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/bear-house daily 0.75 2021-03-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964691027-YZ90RVQI519ODYHBQTMC/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9421_PSw.jpg bear house A large family home built in the early 90s required updating to contemporary living. The ground floor was rationalised around a reconfigured kitchen that occupied a central location taking advantage of the bushland views, the northern aspect, and connection to the landscape. Completely redesigned landscaping and pool played a crucial part in unifying the outdoor living spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964691027-YZ90RVQI519ODYHBQTMC/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9421_PSw.jpg bear house A large family home built in the early 90s required updating to contemporary living. The ground floor was rationalised around a reconfigured kitchen that occupied a central location taking advantage of the bushland views, the northern aspect, and connection to the landscape. Completely redesigned landscaping and pool played a crucial part in unifying the outdoor living spaces. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964852551-24KP3PCGKOEGMUKMZOQ4/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9352w.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557986375247-UIK2HA4VARRIXW6EY0IZ/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9482w.jpg bear house A custom laser cut aluminium screen conceals a structural post while delineating the kitchen from the main hallway. The screen provides an opportunity to incorporate shelving and serves to anchor the island bench in the space. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964834049-4TW1NQC6ACRVWQQD5EHE/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9689_PSw.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964775307-BX5S6SQQVNQYNXTDMD11/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9470w.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964802987-W3Q8NNLGFIIX7N2S7ZVY/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9560w.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964798133-2T7NCVAJGVO4JC71UUFD/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9503w.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964771150-QCP5YSXW0BS4R3A32XJR/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9491w.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964849705-66FU2VLCX2Y160JI43WP/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9658w.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964819920-GFRRIJU2JT0XK03PDGSI/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9573w.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964824357-C8R0VGKNAHCKRCDXHFF0/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9644w.jpg bear house In order to reconcile existing floor levels and screen utility areas from the pool, timber batten screens were inserted amongst some new planting beds, providing a more considered backdrop and also softening the harsh form of the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964851458-L856C4RG6X0CZ0RQ9Z22/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9728_PSw.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557964782786-6WMTX65IEQQQPBIQ8L1M/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9499_PSw.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1558056131556-EJ27AYVXS1D6JQ2HPVO2/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9748w.jpg bear house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1558056134803-IPRXVX1M7OZFPZM3CZAD/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9735w.jpg bear house https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/squirrel-apartments daily 0.75 2021-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520378929711-7U6LC9LELVV9IB8XWPVE/1738_33w.jpg squirrel apartments This 1920s block of 4 apartments is one of a series of blocks built at the same time and to the same layout, earning it a heritage listing. The front elevation was a heritage listed façade. It was brought up-to-date with the application of a new colour scheme and landscaping that was sensitive to this past as well as in keeping with the neighbours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520378929711-7U6LC9LELVV9IB8XWPVE/1738_33w.jpg squirrel apartments This 1920s block of 4 apartments is one of a series of blocks built at the same time and to the same layout, earning it a heritage listing. The front elevation was a heritage listed façade. It was brought up-to-date with the application of a new colour scheme and landscaping that was sensitive to this past as well as in keeping with the neighbours. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520378924122-R5JEQ5UM0RK7KMP0RNM9/1738_31w.jpg squirrel apartments The rear of the property was outdated and underutilised, consisting of a small sunroom, shared laundries and a disused WC. These were removed and rationalised into bedrooms with ensuites and outdoor spaces for each apartment. By increasing the volume of the building, the building did not need to be extended outwards. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1518842346879-WTD50JC3V8DAN6JM3KU1/1738_small_31.jpg squirrel apartments This was a complete renovation of a 1920s block of 4 apartments. The building is one of a series of apartment blocks built at the same time and to the same layout, earning it a heritage listing. The original rear spaces consisted of a small sunroom, shared laundries, a disused WC and storage. The original rear building line was kept to be sensitive to the neighbours, but the spaces were rationalised and the volume increased. Original ceilings and floors were retained. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520378917186-MMOIKVHXW5I9IJROYORT/1738_17w.jpg squirrel apartments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615330897727-49030I941SAJPQT9U3N3/1738_16w_tonedown.jpg squirrel apartments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520378915567-2BCSMX1G2ZJTF3ZEY931/1738_18w.jpg squirrel apartments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520378922265-A81SKK21KDYQ3ZGS7MQB/1738_21w.jpg squirrel apartments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520378929700-X0NQ8NAKG5FUISZ3YU08/1738_01w.jpg squirrel apartments Front and back elevations of the building speak to their respective times. The 1920s in the UK saw a popularisation of mock tudor decoration to building facades. It shows the close historical ties between the UK and Australia. Our contemporary composition on the other hand articulates our love of outdoor spaces, considered aspect, and design for thermal comfort. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520378935301-LKZIJOMU5COXOIIVYSSZ/1738_07w.jpg squirrel apartments https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520378937142-RCDP72327T9VNPGGWB3Z/1738_14w.jpg squirrel apartments https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/duck-house daily 0.75 2021-03-10 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520377042288-AQQE2DRES84EHX2HY8AC/1737_10w.jpg duck house Much of Sydney’s detached housing is aging stock from the early 20th century. Council heritage constraints and planning controls mean renovation is confined to rear yards. This project is an example of an economical way to update old housing stock without having to extend out or up. The original 1920s house footprint had disused spaces and no connection with the north facing back yard. A new open plan living and kitchen area was inserted with full width bifold doors creating the much needed outdoor connection. The new roof over the addition was designed with a blade column in the corner to give a sense of unsupported lightness and freedom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520377042288-AQQE2DRES84EHX2HY8AC/1737_10w.jpg duck house Much of Sydney’s detached housing is aging stock from the early 20th century. Council heritage constraints and planning controls mean renovation is confined to rear yards. This project is an example of an economical way to update old housing stock without having to extend out or up. The original 1920s house footprint had disused spaces and no connection with the north facing back yard. A new open plan living and kitchen area was inserted with full width bifold doors creating the much needed outdoor connection. The new roof over the addition was designed with a blade column in the corner to give a sense of unsupported lightness and freedom. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615339479010-OS2DKPWMU66O2YT3SFG4/1737_23w.jpg duck house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1518842161684-0F8HC32EL7SS3O9CX5MS/IMG_2239.jpg duck house This was a complete renovation of a 1920s house. The finished house has 3 bedrooms + study. The original house footprint was kept but was replanned to maximise usable space. The new roof over the addition was designed with a blade column in the corner to give the sense of unsupported lightness and freedom. Original ceilings and floors retained. This is an example of an economical way to update old housing stock without excess or having to extend out or up. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520377023291-H6DHA6AHNK9N3WO3X4G7/1737_24w.jpg duck house An existing living room was converted into a bedroom to add value to the project. Original features like the fireplace, ceilings, and trims were retained and highlighted. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520377030949-Z5W94G7RLQZVDN0HR1SZ/1737_33w.jpg duck house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520377038818-KWY0F44ZT8N0290561X1/1737_15w.jpg duck house The new bathrooms were an opportunity to introduce colour. Comprised of welded marblo sheets, the orange and green vanities house the toilet cisterns, serves as shelving, and create a vibrant contrast to the mostly monochrome colour scheme. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520377030023-5F0KSDWAK0XPL4LG0GMY/1737_27w.jpg duck house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520377035110-HH6YXTOJ6Z0Z2JI5P0GV/1737_34w.jpg duck house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1581122057612-ZXKVTXP61IBUQZC9MNFL/1737_19.jpg duck house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520377035578-HQC42HZFU22RGNJ37IL8/1737_01w.jpg duck house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1520465078095-5WDMWCPZKEL3RLC9S533/1737_12w.jpg duck house https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615330154085-SZFIAB6A86W4CP43TXOH/Duck+house+rear.jpg duck house https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/pipi-house daily 0.75 2023-02-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615158384212-PGZ6EU12IUEAQYEN6GHU/PARA+pipi+house+front.jpg PIPI HOUSE A two-storey split level house, including home office, approved under CDC controls on a moderately busy suburban street. A discreet façade is presented to the street, with north facing internal courtyard. The first floor features aluminium batten cladding with integral privacy screening of the windows. Builder - The Mahony Group https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615158384212-PGZ6EU12IUEAQYEN6GHU/PARA+pipi+house+front.jpg PIPI HOUSE A two-storey split level house, including home office, approved under CDC controls on a moderately busy suburban street. A discreet façade is presented to the street, with north facing internal courtyard. The first floor features aluminium batten cladding with integral privacy screening of the windows. Builder - The Mahony Group https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615158436156-1M4K2XXOZNGUIPL8VPIY/PARA+pipi+house+front+elevation.jpg PIPI HOUSE The street elevation is necessarily solid to fulfill the brief. It embodies denial and almost erasure. But in its blandness, there is nonetheless a richness in its experience and a sense of depth or mystery as to what it conceals. This is the suggestive blandness as extolled by the French philosopher Francois Jullien in his study of Chinese cultural history. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615158389108-R7IKMIVHJPBGZ9IJJXU8/PARA+pipi+house+entry.jpg PIPI HOUSE The entry door is offset behind the front by an angled wall, again affording some protection from the noise, but also to comply with the CDC requirement that an entry door must face the street. Again we saw this as an opportunity to skew the entry path and curate the entry experience. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615158389506-16BIWQIEP7E9YZQ7O4K2/PARA+pipi+house+foyer.jpg PIPI HOUSE Visitors enter the public domain of the house – there is a small foyer space with its own WC and a ‘front of house’ home office. Here, a skylight provides ambient, southern lighting when the space is closed off from the rest of the house. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615158434573-2EQDOEN0DUD61EX4UL4Z/PARA+pipi+house+front+detail.jpg PIPI HOUSE A warm white narrow-gauge brick with matching mortar appears monolithic at first glance, but subtly accentuates the horizontal and contrasts with the verticality and colour of the battens. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615158393888-P5RXBBJDSJ0N7IC6S1JI/PARA+pipi+house+study.jpg PIPI HOUSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1630207735098-LLTJD082BCG2QBNY0DTD/Fung_High+St_0128.jpg PIPI HOUSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615158412986-NBEIT9W9E455MB0MRIB9/PARA+pipi+house+kitchen.jpg PIPI HOUSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615337234316-E2ANKN1742DWZNHCK1U4/Raymond_Fung_Chatswood_190121_000028.jpg PIPI HOUSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1630207217474-OSK7P7DOKURFK6H92MJ6/Raymond_Fung_Chatswood_190121_141153.jpg PIPI HOUSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615337232490-G9F3NIF62F40Z59ZJWMO/Raymond_Fung_Chatswood_190121_000001.jpg PIPI HOUSE We had an opportunity to modulate the battens to create a subtle relief pattern on the front of the house. This when coupled with the natural variation in sheen and tone of the dark bronze anodising imparts a shimmering, lively quality to the austere form. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1630207293160-E35BI43TW6UL3MI65X5I/Fung_High+St_0210_PS.jpg PIPI HOUSE https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/para daily 1.0 2021-08-26 https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/contact daily 0.75 2025-01-20 https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/about daily 0.75 2026-01-22 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615331900875-EI8VQME4M6CEAYELRM6Q/about7.JPG about https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615333101604-JSFOJ0SOODJZ1I45DE0Y/about2.JPG about https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615331857452-0G48C39TWS91BIH9KLQ4/about5.JPG about https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615333066500-QZQVAPGT390EISZJQVU3/about4.JPG about https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615333186461-W9O893OZ1NFKTZCZMQCZ/about3.JPG about https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/people daily 0.75 2021-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1580080189876-LQVEAGKMR5Z9EDQ7IPG7/1910_41_small.jpg people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1580080283839-33I0C2QIOYCV76MZ401W/1910_30_small.jpg people https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1580080323260-AI5FDFRAQCKDF2E65W7J/1910_28_small.jpg people https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/projects daily 0.75 2025-11-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1615337628761-NE9OHH4FLKW8H1T1SSOU/Fung_High+St_0824_cropped.jpg projects PIPI HOUSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1561531459767-QTLSHJSA8R8YJVXO6RZK/PARA+squirrel+apartments+hero.jpg projects SQUIRREL APARTMENTS https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1557979923648-KTYV5E785I6S1E79TSS3/Ormonde+Rd_0A8A9573w.jpg projects BEAR HOUSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1581116391613-EGFYB89GXJIFHUUH2DZN/PARA+duck+house+hero.jpg projects - DUCK HOUSE DUCK HOUSE https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/3b82d872-4bd2-4d3d-b792-be0f7591aeeb/01.jpg projects - Make it stand out BEAR HOUSE II https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/images daily 0.75 2021-08-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1630110056210-5EM0RK4REYNFHUH5C9KX/Logo_white+zero+crop.png images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1630037778778-HARE1BIUZOGBJ8PLN8TX/grey+instagram+icon.png images https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/1630109624750-C4T7VWXY4952NQEOC4I1/Member_HOR_Black_2021.png images - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/bear-house-2 daily 0.75 2022-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/bd6537a3-bd66-4049-96a6-3a0fc1756461/01.jpg BEAR HOUSE 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5a87a6ad017db29af1216e85/8f755df0-2e01-4fd5-9f75-95b62b8e0d51/02.jpg BEAR HOUSE 2 - Make it stand out Whatever it is, the way you tell your story online can make all the difference. https://pegandrayarchitects.com.au/store daily 0.75 2025-08-14