Archive // Soldiers

Located in Freshwater on Sydney’s Northern Beaches, Soldiers is a considered example of smart coastal architecture—resolutely modest in form yet spatially rich and highly responsive to its site. Behind its refined, monolithic exterior—defined by alternating timber cladding and operable screening—lies a sequence of private courtyards that bring light, ventilation, and layered spatial experience into the heart of the home. The design balances coastal resilience with suburban sophistication, addressing the needs of a growing family through a clear spatial hierarchy. On a compact site, distinct zones—pool, entertaining terrace, fire pit, dense landscaping, and open lawn—are seamlessly integrated, maximising amenity and liveability. Elevated courtyards adjoining every bedroom offer a private, green outlook while preserving a sense of seclusion. Anchored in place yet open to its coastal surrounds, Soldiers is an elegant response to its environment—where simplicity, functionality and connection to landscape define a new model for contemporary Northern Beaches living.