Perched along Sydney Harbour, this waterfront cottage in Australia not only offers splendid views; its architectural design is just as memorable, too. Dubbed Wurrungwuri, which means “this side of the water” in the Aboriginal Dharug language, the home’s design sports a dual concept that marries its history with a new extension. The original late-Victorian facade is carefully preserved at the front, while the river-facing end bears a modern, sinuous form that mirrors the movement of the waters beyond.
The renovation of this striking house was the work of Carter Williamson Architects; the owners had approached the
