By Peter Stutchbury and Sue Harper, 1999
Reeves House offers a rare opportunity to acquire one of the defining houses of contemporary Australian residential architecture. Designed by Peter Stutchbury and Sue Harper in association and realised between 1997 and 1999, the three-level residence occupies a private 1,347sqm site on the high side of Hudson Parade. Across approximately 208sqm of internal living space, its plan affords an uncommon spatial generosity throughout. The interior follows an east-west axis, opening to the north beneath a voluminous twisted skillion roof.
A largely closed southern and eastern masonry edge provides privacy and protection before the house opens to gardens, decks and filtered views of Pittwater. Full-height timber-framed doors fold away, extending the living room beneath the roof and making outdoor living fundamental to the plan. A restrained palette of concrete block, polished concrete, plywood, recycled timber and fine steel gives the interior warmth and clarity. Thermal mass, winter sun, summer shade and cross-ventilation provide year-round comfort.
In 2000, Reeves House was one of two residences commended in the Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture. Its selection as one of only 23 Australian single residences in Phaidon's global atlas - among 1,052 buildings across 75 countries - confirmed its international standing. Peter Stutchbury Architecture later added the swimming pool and extended the principal living deck.
Clareville Beach and the sheltered waters of Pittwater are just 150 metres away, with Avalon, Whale Beach and Palm Beach within easy reach.
We look forward to welcoming you to a home that turns architectural intelligence into the simple pleasures of daily life: morning light gathering beneath the roof, warmth held in concrete, a gentle breeze passing through generous spaces, and Pittwater glistening beyond the trees.
Specification
- Three-level architect-designed residence
- Approx. 208sqm internal living space
- And approx. 47sqm garage + store
- Approx. 1,347sqm land
- Northern and western living decks
- Expansive kitchen with 12.5m indoor/outdoor stone benchtop
- European appliances throughout
- Principal bedroom suite with private northern deck
- Lower bedroom opening to a private terrace
- Swimming pool within established gardens
- Large double garage, ample storage
- Passive solar design, thermal mass and cross-ventilation
Project team
- Designed and built: 1997-1999
- Architects: Peter Stutchbury and Sue Harper in association
- Later pool and deck works: Peter Stutchbury Architecture
Significance
- Australian Institute of Architects, 2000 National Architecture Awards, Robin Boyd Award, Residential Architecture - Houses (New), Commendation
- Australian Institute of Architects, 2000 NSW Architecture Awards, Residential Architecture - Houses (New), Award
- Selected for the Phaidon Atlas of Contemporary World Architecture
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Marcus Lloyd-Jones
Modern House Estate Agents
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Disclaimer:
All information contained here is gathered from sources we believe reliable. We have no reason to doubt its accuracy however we cannot guarantee it.
