At Home in Bondi – Patterson Street by Nick Bell Architects.

Situated just a stone’s throw from Bondi Beach, this home epitomises the laidback yet active ambience that goes hand-in-hand with the beachside lifestyle. The form of the home responds to surrounding buildings, allowing it to fit seamlessly with its neighbours, however, a modernistic yet timeless look is added through the sizes and shapes of window frames and linear divisions between cladding elements, which reflect the proportions of the golden ratio.

Inside, the layout blurs the boundaries between indoors and out, inviting enjoyment of the warm climate and beachside atmosphere. The open-plan living space rolls out through large sliding doors onto a terrace with operable louvres, making it useable in any weather. This connects to the in-ground pool, providing space to supervise children while remaining sheltered and closely connected to the house.