A modern house designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects, La Casa Rosa is the romantic reimagination of a heritage property. Combining architecture from the late 19th century with contemporary additions, the renovated home forms a considered and contemporary home.

Settled on an escarpment overlooking the Pacific Ocean, La Casa Rosa is accompanied by many other Victorian buildings. The steep roof of the modern house testifies to its roots, obviously referring to the architecture of its time.

In materiality, La Casa Rosa pays homage to its past. Bricks, timber and sandstone reference the palette of the built surrounds, whilst some of the original roof tiles are used to make a tile screen. To the rear, the tile screen breaks the western sun, but is also used in connected the original and modern roof structures.

Entering through the front of the modern house, the small, original rooms are immediately revealed as the children’s bedrooms. The back of the modern house represents the contemporary addition. An open-plan living space encapsulates the kitchen, dining and sitting area, with a staircase that leads to the first floor. Outdoors, Luigi Rosselli Architects also retains the pre-existing pool, a peanut-shaped feature that complements the landscaping concept.

Incorporating the fluid lines that have become synonymous with the work of Luigi Rosselli Architects, La Casa Rosa is undoubtedly a modern house. However, the completed project sees historic architectural elements subtly blended with the latest features, establishing a cohesive dwelling that proudly represents its past.

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00:10 - Introduction to the Modern House
00:58 - Entering the House
01:57 - Maintaining the Existing Home
02:53 - Utilising Fluid Lines
03:25 - The Pool
04:18 - Selecting the House Colour
05:02 - What the Architect is Most Proud Of
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Photography by Prue Ruscoe.
Architecture by Luigi Rosselli Architects.
Interior Design by Arent&Pyke Studio
Build by Buildability Constructions.
Landscape Architecture by Dangar Barin Smith.
Joinery by Sydney Joinery.
Filmed and Edited by O&Co. Homes.
Production by The Local Project.

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