Sculpted House: A collaboration between architect and ceramicist in Sydney
In Sydney, Australia, 'Sculpted', a three-storey residence designed by Madeleine Blanchfield Architects in partnership with sculptor Aaron Crothers, has been completed for an artist and his family. The structure showcases angular, cubic shapes influenced by brutalism, complemented by locally sourced Krause 'Bronte' bricks and oak, all left unfinished. Before installation, Crothers etched the house number into a raw brick. The design prioritizes raw materials, solar-passive strategies, and harmony with the local landscape, paying tribute to the Cammeraygal People of the Eora Nation. Inside, the home features a Michel Boyer brutalist coffee table, a vintage 'Le Bambole' B+B Italia sofa, a Max Lamb lounge chair, an 'Albireo' sofa from De La Espada, and a daybed by Skupa. Crothers' sculpture studio, where he crafts his 'Interconnected' stoneware ceramics, is located in the garage.
Key facts
- Madeleine Blanchfield Architects designed the house in collaboration with sculptor Aaron Crothers.
- The residence is located on the outskirts of Sydney, Australia.
- The house is titled 'Sculpted' and is three storeys high.
- Materials include Krause 'Bronte' bricks and oak, with no finishes.
- Crothers carved the house number into a raw brick.
- The design acknowledges the Cammeraygal People of the Eora Nation.
- Interior features include a Michel Boyer coffee table, 'Le Bambole' sofa, Max Lamb chair, 'Albireo' sofa, and Skupa daybed.
- The garage serves as Crothers' sculpture studio for his 'Interconnected' series.
Entities
Artists
- Aaron Crothers
- Madeleine Blanchfield
Institutions
- Madeleine Blanchfield Architects
- Krause
- B+B Italia
- De La Espada
- Skupa
- Wallpaper
Locations
- Sydney
- Australia
- Cammeraygal People
- Eora Nation