Named after its distinctively dynamic architecture, the award-winning Kensington Zig Zag House makes a bold statement in its suburban surroundings. Designed by Stukel Architecture, the home draws inspiration from the natural waterway connecting Centennial Park and Botany Bay – its concertina pleated roofline referencing the angular movement of water through the site.

Working alongside Daniel Beasley of Stukel Architecture, the vision was bold and unapologetic: a visually adventurous addition to an existing Federation-style home, with open-plan living, a seamless connection to the outdoors, and a ceiling that stops you in your tracks. The rear extension was removed and replaced with a soaring kitchen, living and dining space anchored by a sweeping off-form concrete staircase connecting old and new.

Throughout the interiors, ordinary materials are used in extraordinary ways – a pleated ceiling takes on a concrete-like character, a concrete wall is marked to resemble timber grain, and Crown Cut Oak veneer runs across the staircase handrail and kitchen cabinetry. We managed the entire joinery scope alongside AJP Constructions and Stukel Architecture, playing an active role in supplier selection to make sure every detail hit the mark. The result caught the attention of The Local Project, who featured Zig Zag House as a compelling example of what bold thinking and great craft can achieve.

https://thelocalproject.com.au/videos/zig-zag-house-by-stukel-architecture-video-feature-the-local-project/?highlight=zig%20zag%20house