The Collector House feels wonderfully relaxed. Sunlight streams in from the central skylight and fills the rooms. The view of the harbour, framed by jacaranda and eucalypts, and the ferries passing by all contribute to the overall sense of calm. For this waterfront home Arent&Pyke worked with the building form, with its ply ceiling and concrete floor, to shape the interior architecture in ways that relate closely to both the harbourside site with its Australian flora and the client’s existing art collection. With its hints of Australian vernacular architecture, the interior is correspondingly robust and timeless.

The hero of any waterfront home is the view, but our job is to ensure that being inside the home also feels like a special experience. Throughout the house they are balancing the views with colour and warmth that invite your gaze inwards. The master bedroom is sheltered in the treetops and the view of the jacaranda tree swaying transports you. Arent＆Pyke was brought into this project early which enabled us to respond to the site, and shape a contemporary interior space which integrated seamlessly with their signature aesthetic. It allowed the built form and the interior to work hand in hand to create a layered and liveable home.