Hill House

Project completed in collaboration with Margo Reed Design.

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Hill House is a considered transformation of a modest 1940s single storey bungalow into a contemporary two storey family home that responds sensitively to site constraints and its surrounding environment. Located on a tight urban site, the project prioritises spatial efficiency, daylight access, and meaningful engagement with landscape.

The design strategy centres on a landscaped internal courtyard and a series of double height volumes that draw natural light deep into the plan while establishing visual and environmental connections across both levels. A cathedral ceiling over the kitchen and dining space creates a generous communal heart, reinforcing spatial clarity and enhancing passive light and ventilation strategies.

Sustainability is addressed through adaptive reuse of the existing structure, reducing embodied energy, and through careful orientation, sectional design, and operable openings that promote cross ventilation and reduce reliance on mechanical systems. Landscaping is integral to the architecture, tempering the microclimate and strengthening the relationship between inside and out.