Duplex in Mortdale

"A light-filled family home shaped by setback, structure, and landscape, where architecture extends living beyond the plan."

Designed as a three-storey family home with a basement garage, this Mortdale residence responds carefully to its suburban context and planning constraints. The ground floor is pulled in from the side boundary, allowing the building to extend longitudinally across the site, while the upper level cantilevers in both directions to create a sheltered, wrap-around alfresco. Full-height glazing lines these outdoor spaces, turning the side setback into an active extension of the living areas and drawing light deep into the plan.

A restrained, light-toned material palette is complemented by warm timber elements and integrated planting, softening the architecture and creating a calm, cohesive environment. The result is a refined yet highly functional family home—one that rethinks suburban form to enhance livability, light, and everyday use.

Location: Mortdale
Status: Under CDC - waiting for Approval