Modern black house with a garage on the ground level, surrounded by lush green trees and plants, with a blue sky in the background.

The Loft

Appearing like a monolith nestled in sandstone, this sleek yet functional loft in Avalon Beach was built above an existing garage as a space to host family and friends. Intuitively designed by Rama Architects, this attic-like studio is light-filled, generous and seamlessly blended with the leafy surroundings.

Modern black house with large windows, surrounded by lush green tropical plants and clear blue sky.
Bright living room with white walls, a large window with trees outside, a white sofa with multiple cushions, a rustic wooden coffee table, a small built-in shelf, and two white chairs by the window, with woven ceiling lamps overhead.
A black metal barn-style building with a pitched roof, surrounded by lush green plants and trees, with a wooden bench and a vertical wooden post outside.
Bright, minimalist white kitchen with built-in cabinetry, a small sink, and a wood stove, adjacent to a breakfast bar with white high chairs, next to a large window.
A bedroom with white paneled walls and ceiling, a small corner door, a bed with pink and gray bedding, a beige rug, white chairs, and a framed picture leaning against the wall.
A house with a modern design, black exterior, and large windows in a tropical setting surrounded by tall palm trees and lush greenery, with two cars parked in front.
Close-up of a black wooden fence with vertical slats, alongside weathered wooden posts and a small wooden bench, with lush green foliage in the background.
Minimalist white kitchen with a black fireplace and small sink, featuring white cabinetry and bar stools by a window.
A stone wall with a tall, thin metal rod topped with a circular ornament, surrounded by green trees and bushes in a garden, seen through tree branches.
Close-up of a bed with pink pillows and a gray blanket in a minimalistic white bedroom with a small built-in shelf.
A modern black building with a sloped roof, windows, and vents, set against a backdrop of trees and greenery. In the foreground, there is a stone wall and a rusted metal fire pit on the grass.
Close-up of a modern black metal building with a sloped roof, partially obscured by palm trees and lush green foliage.
Modern black garage with a stone facade on the sides, and a black aluminum sectional door, surrounded by lush green trees and plants, under a clear blue sky.

Location: Avalon Beach, Sydney

Photography: Simon Whitbread

Architect: Rama Architects

Builder: Timber Tales Building

Joinery: Timber Tales Building

Electrician: Hitch Electrical

Plumbing: Rudd Brothers Plumbing

Tiling: ADL Tiling

Painting: Ronny