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| Clifftop Weekender |
| Rebecca takes a look around Phillip Cox's (Architect behind the Sydney Aquarium) precariously perched beachside weekender. |
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Architect Philip Cox has designed a number of Sydney's landmark buildings, including the Sydney Football Stadium, Aquarium and Sydney Exhibition Centre. When he wants to relax he heads for his Palm Beach weekender, a three level home with stunning views, built on the side of a cliff.
In 1967, a small architectural practice called Philip Cox & Partners opened for business. Thirty-four years and many awards later, The Cox Group have offices in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Canberra and Perth, with international offices in Singapore and Jakarta. The company provides architectural, planning and interior design services.
Philip has a diverse range of projects to his credit, including the restoration of Cadman's Cottage (Sydney's oldest building), the self-sustainable Yulara Tourist Resort Uluru, Joondalup Railway Station in Perth, Sydney International Athletics Centre and the Sydney Aquatic Centre.
In 1981 Philip Cox began work on his weekender. Built into the side of the clifftop, the design maximises the incredible views across Broken Bay, Pittwater and the Central Coast. The house offers a complete escape from Sydney's city centre, which is where Philip lives mid-week.
The house stretches over three levels, with access via a steep staircase. Entry is through the top level, onto a huge terrace with sand coloured tiles and timber panelling. This area is protected from the elements all year round by a curved roof. The second level comprises a sitting room, open-plan living and dining room, main bedroom and ensuite, and a compact galley kitchen. The lower level is reserved for guest accommodation, consisting of a living room, deck, two bathrooms, two bedrooms and a laundry.
The aim was to create a home that 'celebrated the magnificent site'. Philip also says, 'I wanted the house to portray a sense of freedom.' With both these aims in mind, each level of the house has amazing views of water, rainforest or surrounding bush. Materials used within the home echo the nature theme, and include cedar panel boards on the deck walls, and brushbox flooring.
Philip wanted to create a continuity between the indoors and outdoors, so he kept the use of internal colour to a minimum and stuck to white, grey and earth tones. This scheme also creates a gallery feel for the original artworks hung on the walls. There is a spacious deck on each level, making it the perfect home for gatherings.
Philip likes to entertain, and loves to prepare and cook for his guests. He feels 'creating dishes and designing houses is all part of the artistic process'. The top deck can easily hold 100 people, while remaining separate from the kitchen and living areas. |
More Info
Cox Richardson Architects and Planners
Level 2 204 Clarence Street
Sydney NSW 2000
Tel: 02 9267 9599
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