Brighton House

The challenge of this project was to creatively transform an existing 1972 Guilford Bell residence into a new modern family home, celebrating the essence of the original design while incorporating environmental initiatives and addressing the needs of contemporary living.

Bell’s signature motif, the arched colonnade in white washed masonry, became the primary external expression of the home. New additions were designed as sculptural, dark louvered extrusions, set back above the white colonnade.

Ground level planning focused on providing a contemporary open-plan living / dining and kitchen space. The original column spacing and proportions of internal spaces drove the design response for the new works. This precision and clarity was carried through to all the new architectural, interior and landscape design solutions creating a stylish and integrated experience.