Daniel Boddam
Urban Sea House
Nestled in the prestigious enclave of Balmoral, with uninterrupted harbour views across to Sydney Heads, Urban Sea House is a dialogue between metropolitan refinement and coastal serenity. The residence, conceived for international clients, explores a restrained palette of black and white, softened by the natural textures and organic forms of its coastal context. This duality forms the cornerstone of the design narrative.
The open-plan living and dining areas are designed to capture the ever-changing harbour light throughout the day.
The studio's artisanal attention to detail can be found in the stucco fireplace which emulates stone – a finishing technique executed entirely on-site.
The master bedroom is a retreat with expansive sea views. A curved oak veneer bed recess creates a sense of enclosure and warmth, with custom bedside tables and an upholstered bedhead integrated into the wall plane.
“I wanted to create a sense of calm and connection to place. Given their frequent international travel, the residence needed to function as a sanctuary—a space that immediately signals arrival home.”
- Daniel Boddam
Project Details
The architectural form inverts traditional spatial hierarchies, elevating living areas to showcase sweeping views across Balmoral and through Sydney Heads.
