Five Gardens House by David Boyle Architect

Built on the land of the Cammeraygal people

Northbridge, New South Wales

Jury citation This delightful and whimsical project effortlessly stitches a new and vibrant addition to a modest 1950s house to take full advantage of its setting on a headland overlooking Sydney’s Middle Harbour. David Boyle Architect’s reinterpretation of the typical postwar house plan, and skilful blending of spaces, has created a contemporary family home rich in possibilities for varied habitation.

The delicately woven collection of spaces has been formed through an expertly handled manipulation of volume. The section creates a complex interplay of light that shifts throughout the day to maintain a warm interior. The architecture frames views into unique landscape settings, including five different gardens, initiating generous connections between inside and out.

Architect David Boyle Architect; Project team David Boyle (design architect), Kevin Liu (project architect); Engineer SDA Structures; Hydraulic consultant Northern Beaches Consulting Engineers; Landscape consultant Pangkarra Garden Design; Builder Graybuilt