This Glass Block House Is Full of Surprises
Photo by Katherine Lu
Sometimes a book can be judged by its cover, but its pages still contain a story full of intriguing details. At least that’s the case for this property set in the suburbs of Sydney. From the street, its square brick façade and triangular tiled roof are typical of the other Federation-style houses in the neighborhood—and really, of so many others in the country.
But to step inside and take in the renovation by Sibling Architecture is to experience a singular plot twist performed by founding architect Qianyi Lim and the owner. “The owner wished for the original front part of the cottage to be retained, and chose to update the rear living and kitchen spaces,” Qianyi says. “She sought to connect those lower levels to the outdoor area.”
