Zig Zag House. Bold shapes for the expansion of a family home

In Kensington, an eastern suburb of Sydney, a residence with a complex visionary design stands out among the neighboring houses. A pleated roof connects the extension to the old house in a bold architectural dialogue that gives rise to the Zig Zag House

Palm Leaf-Inspired Roof Pleating

Award-winning Australian firm Stukel Architecture, known for its various acclaimed architecture projects, has designed the restyling of an old family home for its clients, creating the Zig Zag House: a unique architectural experience for its inhabitants who will find themselves living in an unparalleled environment. The bold shape of the roof, inspired by the palm leaf and featuring its distinctive "pleating," ensures that the house stands out from the neighboring classic bungalows

A contemporary monumental space

The roof, which with its shape gives its name to the house, connects the existing part of the cottage with the new spaces, living room, kitchen, and dining room, which benefit from generous heights and a rich and particular finish. The staircase is the backbone of the house, drawing from the sloping nature of the project site and positioning itself as one of the focal points within this space that can be defined as monumental. It offers a majestic connection between the old and the new inside the house and adds character to the composition with austere features

Finishes that enhance the shapes

The distribution of internal spaces and furnishings is orchestrated around the client's art collection, meticulously choreographed by the lighting design studio. The chosen finishes are simple and neutral but used in a way that enhances the unique shapes of the Zig Zag House

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Suite 202, Level 2/59 Great Buckingham St, Redfern NSW 2016, Australia