Tamarama is an extension to an existing terrace located within a short walk to Tamara beach in Sydney.

The existing residence had limited amenity and was in poor condition. The extension proposed a new living area with terrace, Kitchen and dining area, a small studio apartment and a garage. The existing residence bedrooms and bathrooms were all upgraded as part of the design.

The site is narrow and long and was elevated with views of Tamarama beach and the surrounding coastline. Each level proposed a seperate function for the extension, the garage is located within the basement, the studio above this has direct access to the streetscape, the Living area above has access to a new terrace with ocean views while the Kitchen and dining area on the upper most level has uninterrupted ocean views. The bedrooms and bathrooms are located within the existing terrace separated by the vertical circulation of the stair and the lift. These include a master bedroom located on the top level with walk in robe and master ensuite. A further two bedrooms are located on the Same level as the new living area with direct street access.

By placing the new living spaces on seperate levels the proposal maximises the views to the ocean from each space. To accommodate this verticality a centrally…