NORTH BONDI AMENITIES
PLAYING WITH THE HORIZON
Lymesmith worked very closely with Sam Crawford Architects from concept design through to completion of the North Bondi Amenities project. This meant that key decisions affecting the placement of each of the many materials could be thoughtfully integrated into the detailing. As an award winning project North Bondi Amenities demonstrates the value of real collaboration, where respect and openness between disciplines and designers produces tangible benefits.
One of the key moves in the design was the establishment of an horizon line through the building, drawn in relationship to the strikingly wide horizon of iconic Bondi Beach. All building materials and finishes change in some way at the horizon line, giving a cohesive and calm solidity to the building – a feeling of quality and care.
“A harmonious material palette of tiles, terrazzo and concrete is used throughout, and adds tactility to the project. The building’s detailing is both crafted and durable, with colour maintaining a constant presence.”
“A timeless accomplishment that has been created for the masses, yet is still so beautifully considered.”
Awards
2017 AIA National Architecture Award Winner: Small Project Architecture
2017 NSW AIA (Australian Institute of Architects) Architecture Award: Small Project Architecture
2017 NSW AIA Commendation: Public Architecture
2017 Dulux Colour Awards Grand Prix
2017 Dulux Colour Awards Commercial Exterior
2017 Intergrain Timber Vision Awards Commercial Exterior
Published
Architecture & Design, April 5, 2017
Arcspace.com, June 19, 2017
Architecture Australia, Sept-Oct, 2017
Architecture
Sam Crawford Architects
Builder
Grindley Interiors
Project Manager
Complete Urban
Structural Engineer
Cantilever
Graphic Design
Deuce Design
Photography
Brett Boardman
