A Beautifully Designed 4.5-Meter-Wide Home in Sydney That Embraces Nature and Vertica

Step inside Tree Island, a stunning example of how limitations can inspire exceptional architecture. Designed by Carter Williamson Architects, this narrow 4.5-meter-wide family home in Alexandria, Sydney redefines vertical living with light-filled spaces, smart spatial planning, and a beautiful integration of nature.

At the heart of the home lies a soaring void that connects the kitchen, dining, and living areas, all illuminated by a long north-facing skylight. One of its most unique features? A fig tree planted directly into the kitchen island, creating a seamless blend between indoors and outdoors.

With three bedrooms, two bathrooms, a rooftop garden, and a study surrounded by trees, Tree Island is proof that even the tightest urban plots can become warm, open, and family-friendly spaces.

From robust materials like concrete and brick to soft timber textures and lush greenery, this home is both grounded and uplifting. Explore how Tree Island turns constraints into creativity and challenges into charm.

Architects: Carter Williamson Architects | https://www.archdaily.com/office/cart...
Year: 2022
Photographs: Katherine Lu | https://www.archdaily.com/photographe...
Landscape Architecture: Melissa Wilson Landscape Architects
Construction: SQ Projects
Design Team: Shaun Carter, Thu Zaw, Julie Niass, Gabriella Boyd
Structural Engineering: Cardno
City: Alexandria
Country: Australia

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