Five Dock Project

A modern transformation with a striking facade among federation-style houses in inner-west Sydney

Our client contacted DACCA with a desire to transform their 1970s Five Dock cottage/bungalow into a stylish,m sophisticated home that would grow with them and their three boys.

Considered lighting with a timeless collection of artwork and furniture

Contemporary timber joinery to ground and warm the open-plan living space

Curated furnishings in a space to gather

With DACCA taking over from a previous architect, our key challenge was achieving the scale and modern design the client wanted in a street of predominantly Federation-style houses.

Large living space opens to the rear for inside/outside connection

Natural light draws through the living space

We worked closely with the client to understand their style and ensure our design delivered the precise look and feel they wanted. Lighting and angles were particularly important, given the client's background in lighting design.

Large kitchen and dining space suitable for a growing family

The new 4-bedroom home features a large en-suite study on the ground level, two family rooms, an open living, dining, and kitchen area and a pool to the rear.

Bespoke timber joinery connecting downstairs with private spaces above

Upstairs living area becomes a secondary breakaway space

The stunning angular forms come from the connection of light and shadows throughout, with prominent skylights and artificial lighting delivering a strong natural mood for the space.

Natural light filters into the master bedroom with built-in timber joinery and bedhead to maximise space

Contemporary joinery, natural stone and well-appointed hardware in the master en-suite

The form and design of our work was key to getting the 265m2 house approved. We submitted a section 4.5 modification then completed full construction documentation, working successfully with council on colour tone, form and portions to achieve a striking and contemporary facade design.

Large open-plan living and dining space spills out to the pool at the rear