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Wrapping up our series on Darlinghurst House with another look at the external execution. On a constrained corner site like this, the logistical dance of the build is just as complex as the design itself.⠀
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The success of the project is visible here in the junctions, where off-form concrete meets the laneway asphalt, and where new brickwork aligns with heritage neighbors. It’s about delivering a level of finish that feels both contemporary and entirely at home in its environment.⠀
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We’re proud to have brought this vision to life. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀⠀
Completion: 2025⠀

Wrapping up our series on Darlinghurst House with another look at the external execution. On a constrained corner site like this, the logistical dance of the build is just as complex as the design itself.⠀
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The success of the project is visible here in the junctions, where off-form concrete meets the laneway asphalt, and where new brickwork aligns with heritage neighbors. It’s about delivering a level of finish that feels both contemporary and entirely at home in its environment.⠀
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We’re proud to have brought this vision to life. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀⠀
Completion: 2025⠀

High-end residential construction is often defined by the junctions you don’t see. Executing this off-form concrete spine required rigorous coordination. From the internal coil tie set outs to the seamless transition where the concrete meets the recessed shadow-line of the timber flooring.⠀
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In this light-filled void, the shadows on the raw masonry surfaces change throughout the day. For the Newmark team, delivering this level of finish on a constrained inner-city site is about the intersection of engineering and fine-scale craftsmanship. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀⠀
Completion: 2025⠀
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A study in clean junctions. This quiet, productive corner relies on precise execution where disparate elements meet.⠀
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The focus was on the flush integration of the wide-span sliding window track and the alignment of the custom, full-length desk sill. We ensure the complex structural coordination remains invisible so that the result is a serene, character-filled environment optimized for focus. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀
Completion: 2025⠀

The kitchen at Darlinghurst House is an exercise in tactile contrast. We’ve brought together the raw, tectonic weight of crazy-paved stone and bagged brickwork against the high-refinement of figured marble and stainless steel.⠀
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For Newmark, the beauty is in the junctions. Transitioning from the industrial language of the off-form concrete ceiling to the delicate grain of the custom joinery requires a level of site discipline that ensures every element feels intentional. It’s a space built for the rigors of daily life, without sacrificing architectural poise.⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀⠀
Completion: 2025⠀

In dense urban settings, the rear lane is often relegated to utility. At Darlinghurst House, the architecture celebrates it.⠀
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This view from the kitchen intentionally frames the lane's textured brickwork and raw character, creating a curated backdrop that anchors the home in its specific context. The deep sill transforms the threshold from a simple window into a living edge, balancing the grit of the alley with the refined warmth of the interior. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀
Completion: 2025⠀

In a dense urban context, luxury is defined by the ability to breathe. This bedroom terrace serves as a private aperture, utilising hit-and-miss brickwork to invite airflow and dappled light while maintaining a necessary veil of privacy from the street.⠀
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By extending stone flooring from the internal threshold out to the edge, the room feels double its size—capturing the "borrowed landscape" of the neighbouring canopy. A quiet, elevated sanctuary in the heart of the city. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀⠀
Completion: 2025⠀

A corner site terrace lives and breathes through its voids. At Darlinghurst House, the external stair is a key structural element that connects the heart of the home to the roof terrace above.⠀
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For the Newmark team, this was about the resolution of junctions: the flush integration of the sliding track, the slender profile of the steel balustrading, and the consistent rhythm of the brickwork. It’s about creating a sense of openness in a dense urban environment through high-performance execution #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀
Completion: 2025⠀

A corner site terrace lives and breathes through its voids. At Darlinghurst House, the external stair is a key structural element that connects the heart of the home to the roof terrace above.⠀
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For the Newmark team, this was about the resolution of junctions: the flush integration of the sliding track, the slender profile of the steel balustrading, and the consistent rhythm of the brickwork. It’s about creating a sense of openness in a dense urban environment through high-performance execution #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀
Completion: 2025⠀

Redefining inner-city privacy. This bathroom moves beyond utility, serving as a framed observatory overlooking its own curated, small courtyard.⠀
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With floor-to-ceiling glazing creating an immediate, immersive connection. Tucked behind the heritage front facade, it’s a moment of retreat that prioritizes soft light and visual volume over mere floor area. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀⠀
Completion: 2025⠀
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A dialogue between heavy mass and organic softness. At this junction, the off-form concrete staircase becomes more than just circulation; it’s a sculptural anchor for the home.⠀
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Executing these crisp, off-form lines alongside the glazing requires absolute site precision. The result is a play of light and shadow that shifts throughout the day, grounded by the lush subtropical planting of the internal courtyard. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀
Photographer: @arorygardiner ⠀
Builder: @newmarkconstructions ⠀
Complete 2025

Where the heritage facade anchors the corner, the day-to-day narrative unfolds at the lane-way and through this central void.⠀
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These functional zones as critical thresholds, not utility spaces. The side courtyard, defined by a lush garden, provides a moment of retreat. The structural feat of the suspended window hanging off the internal staircase frames this perspective, creating a moment where the complexity of the build gives a moment of pause.#buildingbetter⠀⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀⠀
Completion: 2025⠀
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While the heritage facade anchors the corner, the true narrative unfolds at the rear lane. This access acts as the primary threshold—transforming the "day-to-day" into a seamless experience of precision-milled junctions and intentional flow. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀
Completion: 2025

While the heritage facade anchors the corner, the true narrative unfolds at the rear lane. This access acts as the primary threshold—transforming the "day-to-day" into a seamless experience of precision-milled junctions and intentional flow. #buildingbetter⠀
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Architecture: @anthonygill36 ⠀
Photography: @arorygardiner ⠀
Build: @newmarkconstructions ⠀
Completion: 2025

Completed in 2025, this project explores the tension between a heritage terrace shell and the contemporary need for sanctuary. By punctuating the plan with central voids, the design prioritises visual connectivity and a seamless transition between the built form and its micro-climate.

Architecture: @anthonygill36
Photographer: @arorygardiner
Builder: @newmarkconstructions