When Sydney developers and business owners Romio and Rania Georges purchased a water-side block in Sylvania Waters’ Gwawley Bay, they were quick to engage architect and ArtMade Director Sherif Saad. Romio, Rania and Sherif go back some 20 years — in the mid-2000’s Sherif designed a dual-occupancy development for the couple, and later a commercial project. Testament to the success of those projects, the Georges and Sherif went on to forge a strong professional connection.
Family first
Sherif’s design for this latest project is a large, two-storey home featuring four primary suites for Romio, Rania and their two adult children. Although the offspring no longer live at home, Romio and Rania wanted to ensure they could easily be accommodated whenever they choose to visit.
By locating the bedrooms on the first floor and providing interconnected multi-purpose areas below, the design easily accommodates private spaces and communal zones for large groups of family and friends to gather.
The family’s love of the water is also reflected in the design. The home’s orientation prioritises views out to the canal and the site’s private jetty and moored vessel. Meanwhile, the addition of a semi-shaded indoor pool allows for comfortable year-round swimming.
About ArtMade
ArtMade Architects is a boutique Sydney design studio, delivering urban design, architecture and interior design services. Thanks to an impressive 25-year history, ArtMade Architects’ clients enjoy personalised service and high-level guidance throughout every project phase.
ArtMade designs high-end residential projects. These prestige homes include single residences, dual occupancy, multi-dwelling, and apartments/residential flat buildings (RFBs), in addition to mixed-use developments. All of these project types showcase ArtMade’s aptitude to deploy design that enhances living and working environments.
