Yarrabung Residence
Location
St. Ives, NSW
GFA
400 m²
Services provided
Architecture
The Yarrabung Residence reimagines Spanish colonial architecture for contemporary living, where traditional Mediterranean elements merge with modern Australian design sensibilities. The façade's defining feature is its sequence of Moorish-inspired arches, their proportions carefully scaled to create covered loggias that offer both shelter and visual drama.
Authentic materials ground the design in Spanish tradition: terracotta roof tiles weather to a rich patina, while render in warm ivory provides textural depth. Wrought iron balustrades and window grilles showcase intricate craftsmanship, their geometric patterns casting ever-changing shadows across sun-washed walls.
The interior spatial flow reflects the Spanish courtyard tradition, with rooms arranged around a central atrium that draws natural light deep into the home. The kitchen and living spaces open onto a series of interconnected terraces.
Through thoughtful interpretation of Spanish architectural principles, the Yarrabung Residence achieves more than aesthetic homage—it creates a home where historical references and modern comfort coalesce naturally.
