White noise

Reworking an inner-city terrace, Downie North has created a home that slowly unfurls, with a kitchen and courtyard at its core.

ALEESHA CALLAHAN

LOCATION CAMPERDOWN, NSW, AUSTRALIA | TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS GADIGAL PEOPLE The terrace row house is a staple housing type in Sydney, and many capital cities around Australia. While often in highly desirable areas and filled with character, they present some challenges in terms of modern amenity. “These housing typologies have been around so long because they’ve either been adapted or are adaptable,” says Catherine Downie, co-director of Sydney architecture practice Downie North, adding, “we approached this home to be functional but not limit its use and how the occupation might change in the future.” Located in the inner western suburb of Camperdown, the owners – a young, working family – wanted to be centrally located with a home that maximises a connection to the outdoors. A sanctuary to retreat to. The…

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