New and old, dark and light, yin and yang.

This Allambie Heights home is a seamless interplay of contrast and cohesion where a modest 1960s beach cottage meets bold contemporary architecture.

The new elevated pavilion, wrapped in rich black Yakisugi charred Jarrah, projects confidently above the pool while nestling gently into the sloping site.

Carefully proportioned glazing and timber detailing pay homage to the original home, creating a dynamic composition that is both striking and respectful.

Here, tradition and innovation co-exist — a calm balance of shadow and light, memory and modernity