Introducing Podium Home, our new hidden-gem project in Bronte.

What began as a patchwork of styles - with long-standing damp issues - has become the starting point for a complete transformation.

Set back from the street, the site calls for thoughtful problem-solving: maintaining privacy while preserving views, integrating the heritage cottage, navigating construction via a narrow driveway, and enhancing a constrained footprint.

Podium Home approaches these challenges with a bold yet sensitive design. Building on the existing ground-floor structure, we’re creating a two-storey family home that opens fully to light, air and sense of place.

Standout feature?

A dramatic folded vaulted ceiling inspired by the sculptural geometry of a giant sea shell.

Drawing from nature's architecture - the rippling folds will capture and amplify northern light with organic luminosity to create an inner glow throughout the space.

Light. Open. Distinctive.

The result will be a home that feels expansive, calm and uniquely crafted - a place for our clients to love.

In the meantime, with limited access up a tight driveway, every stage requires choreography. Let’s dance!

This is the second home our client has asked Nick Bell Architects to design - we are very grateful for the trust. And also thank you to our team:
Lead Architect - Poppi Denison
Construction - PMD Build
Engineer - AD Consulting Engineers
And to Vic Au Yeung for capturing this exciting initial stage