Selected work

Our projects

A selection of recent builds across the Illawarra. Each project tells a different story — but the standard of craft stays the same.

Boorea House

New buildMount PleasantDesigned by Studio Takt

Project typeNew build

LocationMount Pleasant

ArchitectStudio Takt

Year2022

A considered new home designed by Studio Takt — rammed earth walls, dark metal cladding and hardwood timber throughout. Polished concrete and timber floors ground the interiors, with full-height windows framing mature trees and a freestanding fireplace anchoring the living space.

Boorea House — living area with freestanding fireplace, rammed earth wall and timber floors

Kitchen — dark cabinetry with timber handles, hardwood benchtop and full-height windows

Bedroom — built-in timber bench seat, hardwood floors and bathroom beyond

Exterior — hardwood deck with rammed earth and dark metal cladding

Open-plan living and kitchen — freestanding fireplace, rammed earth column, polished concrete and timber windows

Exterior detail — hardwood deck balustrade with mesh panels and native landscaping

Courtyard — native garden with rammed earth wall, dark cladding and hardwood-framed windows

Internal courtyard — native plantings, stepping stones and full-height glazing wrapping the living areas

Exterior corner — rammed earth pier, hardwood deck with mesh balustrade and timber cladding

Multi-Gen House

New buildWoonona, IllawarraDesigned by Wollen Architecture

Project typeNew build

LocationWoonona, NSW

ArchitectWollen Architecture

Year2022

A multi-generational home designed by Wollen Architecture — two families under one roof with recycled brick, vertical timber cladding and polished concrete. Warm, tactile materials throughout: solid timber kitchen joinery, handmade tile splashbacks, brass fixtures and sliding doors that open to a brick courtyard.

Interior view through sliding door to courtyard with recycled brick paving

Custom timber kitchen with brass fixtures and tile splashback

Living room with exposed brick feature wall and polished concrete

Covered alfresco deck with timber dining table

Kitchen detail — timber cabinetry, brass tap, handmade tiles

Living area — polished concrete, brick wall, timber sculptures

Courtyard detail — recycled brick and timber cladding

Bedroom with pink linen bedding and balcony outlook

Upper terrace with chair and timber sculpture

Upper level exterior — render and black metal roof

Bedroom with exposed brick wall and timber stool

Brick courtyard with cushions and landscaping

Lachlan St

AdditionThirroulDesigned by Lisa Breeze Architect

Project typeAddition

LocationThirroul, NSW

ArchitectLisa Breeze Architect

Year2020

A raised first-floor addition designed by Lisa Breeze Architect as a refuge in case of flooding. Timber-framed with green cladding and louvre windows, the addition sits above the existing home — light-filled interiors with hardwood floors, built-in joinery with timber knob handles, and deep window seats framed in natural timber.

Exterior — raised green-clad addition with timber battens and hardwood framing

Timber window seat with deep hardwood surround and garden outlook

Hardwood staircase with louvre windows and timber handrail

Bedroom — built-in wardrobes with timber knob handles, hardwood floors and ceiling fan

Window seat detail — timber-lined reveal with louvres and garden view

Laundry — white cabinetry with timber knob handles and green tile splashback

Bathroom detail — wall-mounted tapware on green glazed tiles with granite basin

Laundry detail — white joinery with timber knobs and tile splashback

Art House

AdditionDesigned by Debu Studios

Project typeAddition

Location18 Strone Ave

ArchitectDebu Studios

Year2022

A sculptural renovation by Debu Studios weaving curved forms — terrazzo staircase, cylindrical black-clad tower — into a traditional home. Double-height volumes, plywood ceilings, polished concrete and a gallery-like interplay of timber, corrugated metal and white render.

Interior — curved white staircase with terrazzo steps, pendant lights and green sofa

Exterior entry — curved black metal cladding with glass door and concrete platform

Living space — sliding doors to garden, curved white wall and pendant lights

Exterior detail — timber cladding with louvre window next to black curved cladding

Exterior — white rendered curved walls with window and black cladding tower above

Exterior detail — timber and black corrugated cladding with louvre window

Dianella

Renovation & additionMoore St, DianellaDesigned by Takt – Studio for Architecture

Project typeRenovation & addition

LocationMoore St, Dianella

ArchitectTakt – Studio for Architecture

Year2024

A gabled polycarbonate pavilion framed in dark steel transforms this home into a light-filled, art-driven residence. A sculptural green-tile and copper kitchen island anchors the open plan, with spotted gum joinery, recycled brick and bifold doors opening to a courtyard frangipani and studio beyond.