A Knockout Brick Facade Shelters an Airy Home in Sydney

Brcar Morony Architecture deploys bespoke masonry to counter a noisy streetscape and privacy concerns.

Feb 12, 2022 - 02:00

A Knockout Brick Facade Shelters an Airy Home in Sydney

Brcar Morony Architecture deploys bespoke masonry to counter a noisy streetscape and privacy concerns.

When the team at Brcar Morony Architecture began renovating a two-story family home in Sydney’s Neutral Bay suburb, they knew that reimagining the front facade would be a critical to the project’s success.

"The home is in a charmless, unwelcoming cul-de-sac consisting of 1970s apartment buildings and car parking podiums," explains architect Natalie Brcar. The nearby highway also introduced a challenge, as it’s a constant source of noise.

Resembling the battlements of a medieval castle, the new facade is composed of recycled bricks—some of which were salvaged from the existing house. The rosy material infuses the design with warmth and texture while insulating the residents from the highway’s cacophony.