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A circular oculus above the curved stairway brings daylight into the center of the house.

A mudroom separates the two-car garage from the main living spaces.

This project in Eureka Valley by Surfacedesign had a limited footprint. The homeowner wanted to create an inviting backyard space for entertaining that was manageable to maintain yet safe and playful for their young children.

In Sydney’s Russell Lea suburb, local firm CplusC Architectural Workshop renovated a four-bedroom family residence to celebrate togetherness and a connection with the natural world. Throughout the dwelling, a circular motif facilitates a strong visual connection between the different spaces, both indoors and out. A large, round window nook that overlooks the backyard draws on the traditional Japanese concept of <i>shakkei</i>, in which a background landscape—or “borrowed scenery”—is incorporated into the composition of a garden.

shakkei

The second floor includes a similar daybed, although this one is not convertible.

The primary bedroom has a clear glass headboard from Starfire and nightstand lights from Design Within Reach.

The daybed is upholstered in performance fabric from Romo.

New custom cabinetry in the kitchen grants space for packed weekends with shared family meals.

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