Welcome to Jewel House, by Stafford Architecture. This stunning modern house was built in 2020, and is located in Rose Bay, Sydney, Australia. And has stunning views over the Sydney bay.
Project architect Chris Trotta described the brief as simply “a home with well-proportioned forms and spaces that were connected with nature and provided calm for the clients’ busy lives. “The idea of ‘sanctuary’ was core to their brief,” Chris says. “Unpacking this idea of ‘sanctuary’ led us to explore ideas of curves, architecture as sculpture and use of light and bringing landscape within the interior,” he adds.
From the curbside, the home takes the title of ‘Jewel House’ for its sculptural presence. “We wanted this house to be statuesque and different - something that wouldn’t melt into the agglomeration of massive houses in the area,” director Bruce Stafford explains. Situated on one of Rose Bay’s busiest roads into Vaucluse, the elevated site has panoramic views of the harbour while also being located at an intersection, meaning privacy was a vital aspect that needed to be achieved, whilst simultaneously framing the view.“It was those constraints that made the design challenge all the more exciting for us,” says Chris. By recessing the entrance and raising the pool area at the front of the home, Stafford Architecture have evoked an immense sense of privacy from the street when you’re at ground level.
Jewel House sees the traditional home layout flipped on its head through sculptural, geometric forms, tailored outlooks and integrated indoor-outdoor living. The entrance of the home signifies the divide between private and shared spaces. The formal lounge and master bedroom are located on the right side of the building, while the left side of the home contains the kitchen, living and entertainment zone, pool and courtyard and children’s bedroom on the second story.