BACK TO THE FUTURE

Two worlds collide in this futuristic reworking of a classic worker's cottage on Sydney's famed harbour front.

- EMMA J PAGE

Architectural and interior design firm Carter Williamson renovated this Sydney home for artist Tara Eales and her husband, who works in media. The couple have three grown-up children and live in the late-Victorian cottage on a steep waterfront site in Sydney, Australia. The original house is conjoined with a new extension spanning four storeys. In the basement there is a cabana, TV room, art room and bathroom. The lower ground floor features a games room, laundry room and kitchen-diner. On the ground floor there is a study and living room, a main bedroom suite, two bedrooms and bathroom. The top floor features two further bedrooms and a roof terrace.

EXTERIOR

Reminiscent of a Pucci print, the pool's interior features retro geometrics in a palette that picks out the blues and greens of its surroundings. 'We chose curves to echo the shape of the house's extension,' says architect Ben Peake.

Pool, Senator Pools. Pool artwork, Janet Ottaviano. Jak chairs, Made By Tait. Scala travertine pavers, Eco Outdoor. Landscaping, Jila.

CABANA

Linear furnishings provide contrast to the curve above. "The void allows light to be channelled all the way in," says Ben. "If you look up, you can see cloud formations three storeys above."

Oriole: Link Series (1970-71) painting by Sydney Ball at sullivan+strumpf. ClassiCon daybed, Eileen Gray at Anibou. Henrytimi chair, Vbo Australia. Teti occasional table, Zanotta. Agra rug in Artichoke, Armadillo. Vibrant Raspberry Candy cube by Sabine Marcelis; small Spin vessel by Rive Roshan, both Gallery Sally Dan-Cuthbert.