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Architects: Downie North Architects
- Area: 113 m²
- Year: 2019
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Photographs:Katherine Lu
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Manufacturers: Academy Tiles, Artedomus, Astra Walker, PREFA, Windoor Pty Ltd
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Lead Architects: Daniel North, Catherine Downie
Text description provided by the architects. Machiya House beautifully blends old with new in a Sydney heritage setting. Inspired by the traditional Japanese townhouses (Machiya) of Kyoto, its private and public domains discreetly co-exist, with layers of screening and curated openings to draw in light and engage the streetscape. Located on a small, exposed corner site in the Iron Cove Heritage Conservation Area in Balmain, Sydney, the design sought to create a contemporary home that engaged with the street and respected its heritage. The original semi-detached dwelling suffered from a lack of light, space and disconnection with the outdoors.
