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Hill Top Cottage By Luigi Rosselli Architects

Perched on top of a hill facing Sydney Harbour, Hill Top Cottage was designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects for a young family that wanted to be respectful of their neighbors in a conservative area of North Sydney in Australia.

Photos © Justin Alexander

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The top floor exterior is clad with shutters that were CNC routed out of plywood and they carry around to the front even covering curved windows on the corners.

Photo by Justin Alexander
#designmilk #cottage #luigi #rosselli #architecture The top floor exterior is clad with shutters that were CNC routed out of plywood and they carry around to the front even covering curved windows on the corners. Photo by Justin Alexander
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A polished concrete slab hangs over the front lawn adding sun protection. A red paint was used to mimic the look of the brick that covered the original house.

Photo by Justin Alexander
#designmilk #cottage #luigi #rosselli #architecture A polished concrete slab hangs over the front lawn adding sun protection. A red paint was used to mimic the look of the brick that covered the original house. Photo by Justin Alexander
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The unique stairway components were assembled on-site by EJF Engineering.

Photo by Justin Alexander
#designmilk #cottage #luigi #rosselli #architecture The unique stairway components were assembled on-site by EJF Engineering. Photo by Justin Alexander
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Curved glass is used in the corners to provide unobstructed views of the outdoor space.

Photo by Justin Alexander
#designmilk #cottage #luigi #rosselli #architecture Curved glass is used in the corners to provide unobstructed views of the outdoor space. Photo by Justin Alexander
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The interior was designed by Alwill Interiors, who perfectly incorporated modern furnishings throughout, even the older part of the house.

Photo by Justin Alexander
#designmilk #cottage #luigi #rosselli #architecture The interior was designed by Alwill Interiors, who perfectly incorporated modern furnishings throughout, even the older part of the house. Photo by Justin Alexander
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This wooden bookshelf is made of American Oak with CNC routed books created to hold the shelves up.

Photo by Justin Alexander
#designmilk #cottage #luigi #rosselli #architecture This wooden bookshelf is made of American Oak with CNC routed books created to hold the shelves up. Photo by Justin Alexander
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The staircase is lit by skylights above and features perforated steel for the balustrade, which lets light filter through. When looking through multiple layers of it, a moire effect begins to happen.

Photo by Justin Alexander
#designmilk #cottage #luigi #rosselli #architecture The staircase is lit by skylights above and features perforated steel for the balustrade, which lets light filter through. When looking through multiple layers of it, a moire effect begins to happen. Photo by Justin Alexander
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They used a raw “black” perforated steel and finished it with clear lacquer. They managed to hide the welds behind minimal framing on the edges, which is especially effective on the 2nd flight where the stairs are made of folded steel.

Photo by Justin Alexander
#designmilk #cottage #luigi #rosselli #architecture They used a raw “black” perforated steel and finished it with clear lacquer. They managed to hide the welds behind minimal framing on the edges, which is especially effective on the 2nd flight where the stairs are made of folded steel. Photo by Justin Alexander
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In the master bedroom, the wall behind the bed is covered with limed American Oak paneling creating a natural backdrop for the artwork and fabrics.

Photo by Justin Alexander
#designmilk #cottage #luigi #rosselli #architecture In the master bedroom, the wall behind the bed is covered with limed American Oak paneling creating a natural backdrop for the artwork and fabrics. Photo by Justin Alexander

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