HAMPTONS BUNGALOW

Project Overview

The Camden Hamptons Bungalow Knockdown Rebuild was designed as a warm, light-filled family home that celebrates strong Hamptons character and thoughtful craftsmanship throughout.

Created to suit a sloping block, the fully custom split-level design captures natural light, enhances functionality and delivers seamless indoor–outdoor living, all while maintaining a calm, timeless aesthetic inspired by heritage bungalows.

The Vision

Inspired by classic Hamptons homes and heritage bungalows, the vision was to create a home that feels calm, elegant and enduring. High ceilings, abundant natural light and architectural detailing such as v-groove panelling, shaker cabinetry and traditional trims were layered with a warm neutral palette to achieve a refined yet welcoming atmosphere. The result is a family home that feels elevated, cohesive and deeply personal.

Standout Features

Exterior

• Feature gables with decorative timber battens and fretwork
• Fibre cement shingles and James Hardie Linea cladding
• Recycled brick from The Brit Pit
• Colorbond Custom Orb roof in Basalt

Interior

• Full split-level layout integrated perfectly with the slope
• Raked ceiling with VJ panelling and strategically placed skylights
• Oversized raked windows capturing natural light
• Hamptons-inspired kitchen with shaker cabinetry and Caesarstone benchtops and splashback
• Fireplace feature wall
• Custom window seat and raked ceiling in the master bedroom
• Custom joinery storage throughout

Architectural Highlights

The raked ceiling design with precisely positioned skylights is a defining architectural feature, enhancing light, volume and spatial flow. The entirely custom split-level floorplan was carefully crafted to follow the natural fall of the land, creating defined zones including a separate rumpus and entertaining area, all while maintaining smooth transitions between spaces

Materials & Construction

• Timber frame construction
• James Hardie Linea Cladding
• Weathertex Shingles
• Recycled brick from The Brit Pit
• Colorbond Custom Orb Roof in Basalt

Material selection balances durability with traditional character, reinforcing the home’s timeless Hamptons aesthetic.

Challenges and Solutions

The Challenge

The sloping block introduced complexities around levels, drainage, footing design and achieving seamless transitions between split-level zones. Aligning the raked ceilings, skylights and large window forms also required precise coordination.

The Solution

Through meticulous site planning and detailed collaboration between designers, engineers and carpenters, the split-level design was customised to follow the land’s natural contours, minimising excavation while maximising functionality and visual impact.

The Outcome

The finished home is a true expression of the owners’ creative vision. The split-level design creates interest, separation and flow, while the open-plan kitchen and living area, framed by raked ceilings, oversized windows and skylights, it is filled with natural light.

A large balcony overlooks the backyard and leafy canopies, while architectural details such as arched bathroom mirrors and brushed nickel tapware from the Phoenix Comfort Range elevate the home’s refined coastal character.

For the owners, it’s simple — “It’s the best home they have ever lived in.”