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Haviland Architects was first established in Sydney in 1980 as Owen Haviland Pty Ltd. Since then we have grown to become a highly professional, well-respected and progressive practice, based in North Willoughby on Sydney’s lower north shore.

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North Sydney House - Tucked away in a cul-de-sac b

North Sydney House - Tucked away in a cul-de-sac behind North Sydney CBD, is a house that appears two-storeys from the street, but inside Haviland Architects managed to design a five-split-level home and office. #cleverdesign #smartarchitecture #compactsite #splitlevel #terrace #northsydney #renovation

Haviland Architects is now hiring! We are looking

Haviland Architects is now hiring! We are looking for a recent Graduate Architect who is creative, ambitious and Revit experienced. If you'd like to know more about what we do, visit our website at havarc.com or send us an email to introduce yourself. #hiring#workwithus#havilandarchitects

Are you a gable or a hipped roof kind of person?

Are you a gable or a hipped roof kind of person? The proposal incorporated modern living spaces with high ceiling to maximise sunlight filling the space. #modern#renovation#sydneynorthshore#contemporary#modernarchitecture#contemporaryarchitecture

Throwback Thursday ⬅️ This property is located

Throwback Thursday ⬅️ This property is located within the Griffin – Castlecrag Conservation boundaries, in an area with an established heritage character. The design of the new dwelling was carefully considered to address the form and character of the adjoining and surrounding areas. This is achieved in part by the solidity of the building within the streetscape and the use of the feature ‘tower’ element. #heritage#tower#haviland#timber#stone #castlecrag #modern #modernarchitecture#throwbackthursday

This Rozelle renovation was unique in as much as t

This Rozelle renovation was unique in as much as the existing structure had been ravaged by fire and all that remained were four brick and stone walls, no roof and no floors. The original dwelling had been a two bedroom workman's cottage and the site enjoyed two street frontages, the rear street being 8 metres below the front. #renovation#conservationzone#haviland#studio#naturalstones

Artarmon (4/4) The soft textures used in the conte

Artarmon (4/4) The soft textures used in the contemporary bathroom are contrasted with the warm timber to create a soothing and bright space. #modern#bathroom#tiles#haviland#interior#architecture #modernbathroom #contemporarybathroom

Artarmon (3/4) The contemporary extension has been

Artarmon (3/4) The contemporary extension has been designed for indoor-outdoor living with tall raking ceilings opening up to the north. Included in the extension are new bathrooms, a bedroom, as well as a new dining room, living/gym room and study connected to the pool and outdoor entertainment area. The orientation of large windows and glazed doors to the northern side makes for well-lit, naturally ventilated and open spaces. #contemporary#heritage#swimmingpool#havilandarchitects #modernbathroom #contemporarybathroom

Artarmon (2/4) Our clients came to us wanting a co

Artarmon (2/4) Our clients came to us wanting a contemporary extension to their house in Artarmon’s heritage conservation area. The proposal incorporated modern living spaces integrated with a new covered outdoor entertainment area and swimming pool. #contemporary#heritage#swimmingpool#havilandarchitects #modernfireplace #contemporaryfireplace

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