Wave Townhouse | SG2 architects + interiors

A new independant townhouse was proposed over an existing carpark, at the rear of an inner-city terrace house.

The proposed structure was to be raised on steel portal frames, to enable clear space below for common car parking. A new covered steel gangway links the building to external stairs designed by SG2 design at an earlier stage, that lead to a main road. High-level clerestory windows maximise northern light and allow for fresh air and views out from all rooms while respecting neighbouring privacy. Openable louvres help achieve a ‘venturi effect’ to cool the apartment in summer, while northern sunlight warms internal spaces in winter. The curved wall creates a sculptural alternative to typical shoe box additions that are prevalent in the area.

Colorbond steel cladding was proposed to allow for colour variations to break-up building mass and also for its light-weight and cost effective nature.