Carlyle lane house sits on a small 500m2 block in the middle of Byron Bay. The clients, originally from Brazil, had a long-standing penchant for Mid-century architecture. The design process began with discussions about the clients love for views and gazing up at the ever changing sky. Their more pragmatic and functional requirements however, necessitated a single level home with 3 bedrooms. Debate ensued over the conflicting attributes of the brief; how to obtain views in a single level home, on a flat site, entirely hemmed in by existing neighbouring buildings. The ‘popped volume’ of glazing allowed views to the sky and generous shards of winter sunlight to penetrate deep into the house. Complemented by lush landscaping, the experience within Carlyle lane house is one of sanctuary within the sub-urban context.
HGA Team: Harley, Peter, Max
Engineers: Westera Partners
Builder: Jared Monti
Photos: Peter Tanevski