Sabita Residence, based in New South Wales, Australia can be aptly described as the owner’s memoir. The two storied building with basement, located at the corner of Annette Avenue, Kogarah, visibly stands out from the surrounding with its distinct architectonic features and modern presence. The architecture of the residence intends to reinvent the neighbourhood by establishing an example of modern architecture into the dilapidated neighbourhood, while literally ruminating stories from the owner’s childhood. The sculptural adornment at the front corner of the entry captures nostalgic memories of the owner’s childhood, such as fishing, kite flying, folk music which are reinterpreted as sculptures in terracotta.
Stones through away from Botany Bay waterfront and immediate neighbour of Scarborough Reserve Park, the location prides itself with stunning view. Marvellous Sydney city skyline is clearly visible from North East, while Brighton Le Sands beach lies in its East. Southern Sydney suburb surrounds it in other sides.
The sports loving owner wanted a comfortable family home with plenty of sunshine, scopes to enjoy its stunning views and plenty of entertainment options to be enjoyed with the entire family. Two outdoor terraces, rooftop garden with spa, barbeque area, Home Theatre and niches with uninterrupted stunning views are designed to provide just that. The ground floor consists of guest accommodation, kitchen, dining and living area. The open plan in ground floor imbues grandness by visually combining formal living and family area leading to the terrace. The formal living at the entrance is visually connected with the family living while being separated through level changes. The first floor consists of four bedrooms, two ensuits, a bathroom and a sitting area with adjoining balcony providing remarkable view and ample sunlight. The roof area provides two outdoor terrace areas surrounded by dense garden planters. The residence consists basement with 2 parking space and storage area.
The external finishes of the dwellings is a mix of rendered brick and terracotta external wall cladding. The roof of the dwelling is a flat concrete roof.
The proposed dwelling has been designed to take into consideration the location and form of the existing block. The dwelling has a curved external wall that is adorned with terracotta cladding on concrete wall that addresses the corner of the site and follows the splay corner. The varying heights of the roof allow for the roof to be broken up and, coupled with the roof top garden, provide a visual and decorative element when viewed from the street. The basement garage reduces the visual presence of a garage and driveway as the driveway cascades down towards the basement.
The use of a balcony on the first floor overlooking the open space reserve area to the rear allows for passive surveillance whilst opening up the dwelling to that open space area. The terrace areas on the roof provide an opportunity for extensive roof top gardening as well as private open space area for the occupants of the dwelling. The external finishes of the building, whilst very modern, are an example of the future of dwellings and their building types.
Overall, the proposed design of the dwelling presents a building that is standalone to the traditional dwellings being built and offer a unique architectural design to ensure that that the future of the area will be further represented with dwellings of a similar design.