Laguna - IMSU

The Brief

Our clients approached us wanting a contemporary North Manly home that felt architectural and distinctive, while still carrying the relaxed quality expected of family life near the coast. They were looking for generous shared spaces, a strong relationship with the outdoors and enough separation for different parts of the household to use the home comfortably at the same time.

Flexibility was equally important. A ground-floor guest bedroom would allow visitors or extended family to stay with greater independence, while a dedicated media room could operate separately from the main living zone. At the rear, the kitchen, meals and living spaces were to form the social centre of the home, opening towards the alfresco, pool and cabana. Upstairs, the family bedrooms needed to feel more private, with the master suite given a stronger sense of retreat.

DOUBLE STOREY

Northern Beaches, North Manly

Location

North Manly

status

Coming Soon

Type

Custom

The Design

Project: Laguna gives that brief a calm, sculptural expression. Pale rendered forms, soft green vertical cladding and dark-framed glazing are organised through deep horizontal bands, creating shade, depth and a strong sense of proportion. The projecting upper level and broad roofline sharpen the silhouette, while full-height glazing and the circular side window introduce moments of transparency and character. The construction elevations nominate rendered finishes, fine textured cladding and Scyon Axon cladding across the exterior palette.

Inside, the plan moves from more private front-of-house spaces into an open kitchen, meals and living zone, with a generous island and walk-in pantry supporting everyday use. The alfresco extends those shared spaces towards the pool and separate cabana, giving the rear of the home a more resort-like quality. A guest bedroom sits alongside a full ground-floor bathroom, while upstairs four bedrooms are arranged around a separate sitting area. The master suite includes its own walk-in robe and ensuite, reinforcing the balance between connection, privacy and retreat that shapes the home throughout.