COOGEE PROJECT | MAJOR RESIDENTIAL RENOVATION & BUILDING EASTERN SUBURBS
A major three-level renovation in Coogee, delivered with structural reconfiguration, roof reconstruction and refined architectural detailing throughout the home.
LOCATION
Coogee, Eastern Suburbs, Sydney
CATEGORY / EXPERTISE
Major Residential Renovation & Structural Reconfiguration
PROJECT VALUE
$1,000,000+
DURATION
February 2025 - January 2026
STATUS
Completed
Overview
Located in Coogee within Sydney’s Eastern Suburbs, this major residential renovation involved the complete transformation of a three-level coastal home. Delivered in partnership with Handy Hutch, the project required large-scale structural reconfiguration, full roof reconstruction and detailed architectural execution across all levels.
The scope included the removal of multiple load-bearing walls, installation of heavy structural steel and the integration of high-end architectural finishes throughout the residence.
SCOPE OF WORKS
- Removal of multiple load-bearing walls
- Installation of 15+ structural steel beams (250kg+ each)
- Crane-assisted steel placement
- Full internal reconfiguration across three levels
- Complete roof disassembly and rebuild
- Installation of new skylights
- Enlargement of window openings and installation of new glazing
- Complete kitchen renovation
- Multiple bathroom renovations
- Custom joinery installation
- Balcony structural works
- Electrical, plumbing and waterproofing upgrades
ARCHITECTURAL FEATURES
- Oval skylight with curved moulding and recessed LED detailing
- Curved roof lines and ceiling bulkheads
- Arched internal door openings
- Polished concrete staircase
- Microcement bathroom finishes
- Engineered oak timber flooring throughout
- Flush skirting with shadow-line detail
- Exposed structural beam integrated as a finished architectural feature
- External Cumaru hardwood decking
KEY CHALLENGES
- Maintaining structural stability during staged demolition
- Coordinating delivery and installation of heavy structural steel members
- Crane-assisted placement of beams exceeding 250kg
- Full roof removal under exposed coastal conditions
- Weather protection during structural reconstruction
- Sequencing multi-level works while preserving structural integrity