Sydney-based Richards Stanisich’s Coalcliff House is a relaxed, coastal take on multi-generational living. Perched beneath the Illawarra escarpment, the revamped weatherboard home now pairs two A-frame dwellings that stay connected yet private. The team kept parts of the original structure, added a new upper level with treetop and ocean views, and wrapped the exterior in fire-safe charred timber. Inside, it feels like a modern cabin, with warm timbers, copper benches, and reclaimed brick adding texture and soul.

Photography by Felix Forest.