ROSEVILLE & ROSEVILLE CHASE ARCHITECTS

Designs that honour your home’s heritage.

The Upper North Shore jewels of Roseville and Roseville Chase boast historic architecture set amongst serene, leafy avenues. Roseville straddles the Pacific Highway and is the southern-most suburb of Ku-ring-gai, while Roseville Chase edges towards the water.

Property prices in both these premium suburbs are above the Sydney average… and for very good reason.

Located in a Goldilocks zone of urban and suburban life, Roseville and Roseville Chase sit far enough away from the Sydney CBD to feel quiet and tranquil, yet are close enough to commute for work. Plenty of amenities are located nearby, including one of Sydney’s most attractive private golf clubs – the Roseville Golf Club – and Roseville College for girls. The area boasts stunning native bushland that overlooks valleys and creeks, including the superb Garigal National Park, and is within easy distance to Sydney’s famous Middle Harbour.

The architecture here runs the gamut, but many of the homes were built in a time when big gardens and blocks were the norm. You’ll find grand old homes that have been beautifully renovated to be modern escapes, as well as homes ready for that updated touch.

As Roseville architects, the prospect of designing homes in this area is deeply exciting. Potential abounds across both suburbs and we would love to make your architectural dreams a reality.

WE UNDERSTAND ROSEVILLE & ROSEVILLE CHASE

Being Roseville architects, we know the area well and understand what makes it unique.

The architecture in the region is truly exceptional. Sprawling family homes nestle next to smaller but no less lovely homes in a range of heritage styles feature delightful details and nods to the past. Coupled with lush and leafy streetscapes and large plots, this area is an architect’s dream come true.

Prominent styles include Federation and Californian bungalows, but you’ll also find art deco and Tudor buildings in the area. Roseville Cinemas and the former Commonwealth Bank building on Pacific Highway are great examples of local art deco design. 

Of course we also have a deep understanding of heritage status and can offer a light touch to update a property without damaging its unique nature. We will always pay attention to detail and strive for superior quality in your renovation or new home.

If you have a home in the area, we’d love to help you to renovate or build to honour both your own aesthetic desires and the place you live in.


WE KNOW HOW TO:

  • Preserve character while updating design

  • Work within heritage restrictions

  • Take advantage of large blocks or make the best use of smaller blocks

  • Preserve local vegetation and mature trees, where possible

  • Harness passive design principles to create an efficient home

  • Design for bushfire resilience

  • Listen to you to make sure you home reflects your lifestyle and family needs

  • Make the most of Roseville’s large, freestanding homes while respecting their heritage charm       

OUR WORK

When working in an environment like Scotland Island, sustainability isn’t a statement – it’s a necessity. Life on the Pittwater is often remote, off-grid or semi-autonomous. Passive and sustainable design allows us to respond and embrace the land’s natural orientation, resources, topography and climate. 

As Pittwater architects we design for solar access and thermal comfort, cross-ventilation, water harvesting and an efficient building footprint while focusing on the use of local and sustainable materials. We also focus on bush fire resilience, which is vital for protecting your home and your family. 

Passive and sustainable design allows us to create homes that feel good to live in.

“Chris enjoys solving design and compliance problems, and worked very well with our builder. He has a focus on quality and detail, while being mindful of budgetary constraints. He was great to work with and project-managed the construction very well, talking us through the various stages clearly and efficiently.”

- STEVE

OUR TEAM SPECIALISE IN

  • If you’re fortunate enough to own your own slice of property in Roseville or Roseville Chase, we would love to help design your new build or complete a thoughtful renovation. There are a number of heritage conservation areas within Roseville and it’s crucial to treat these dwellings with the respect they deserve.

    If you own a well-maintained character home, you’ll likely want some guidance from expert Roseville architects on how to bring its layout and functionality into the new era. Ironbark Architecture has a wealth of renovation experience, helping clients to preserve the parts they love and update the parts they don’t. 

    Homeowners looking at dated, non-heritage properties or who have bought subdivided land may want to consider a new build. This gives us a clean slate to create the home of your dreams. It also allows us to build for bushfire resilience and sustainability from the outset.

    The Ironbark Architecture team knows how to produce smart design for Roseville. If you’re close to the railway line, for example, we can work to minimise noise; if you’re close to the water, we can capitalise on views. Whatever your site and budget, we can craft a home in harmony with your surrounding environment. 

    New Homes | Renovations

  • Roseville and Roseville Chase are home to an abundance of mature trees, established gardens and green spaces and many homes sit near remnant bushland and national parks. This of course means that many sites will demand adherence to bushfire-resilient design.

    We approach every Ironbark project with deep consideration. We endeavour to create dwellings that respond to the landscape they’re built upon and offer respect to the surrounding environment.

    We always go beyond code compliance and ensure that we not only meet Australian bushfire construction requirements but also create buildings of beauty.

    Bushfire Design

  • We have a very simple yet powerful ethos at Ironbark, which underpins every project we take on. Our three core principles are:

    • Less but better – a reduced footprint but never reduced functionality

    • Connection with place – homes that respect and reflect their environment

    • Detail-oriented – small things can make big change

    We’re guided by these values to create sustainable homes that draw on passive design principles. This way, they can harness nature’s gifts – breeze, sunshine, shade – and reduce our overall impact on the environment.

    The latest census for Roseville and Roseville Chase found that 63.3% of occupied private dwellings in Roseville Chase and 48.1% in Roseville boast four or more bedrooms. While large homes can bring many advantages, they are also typically less sustainable and energy efficient. Our extensive experience in passive and sustainable design, however, allows us to ensure every home is as energy efficient as possible.

BEGIN YOUR DESIGN JOURNEY

If you need an architect on Scotland Island or the bays of the Western Foreshores, our team are the local experts you need. We would love to speak to you about your project. 

OTHER NORTH SHORE SUBURBS WE SERVICE:

  • Asquith

  • Beecroft

  • Cammeray

  • Castlecrag

  • Chatswood

  • Cherrybrook

  • Cremorne

  • Crows Nest

  • East Lindfield

  • Greenwich

  • Gordon

  • Hornsby

  • Killara

  • Kirribilli

  • Lane Cove

  • Lavender Bay

  • Lindfield

  • McMahons Point

  • Milsons Point

  • Mosman

  • Neutral Bay

  • Normanhurst

  • North Sydney

  • Northbridge

  • Northwood

  • Pymble

  • Roseville

  • Roseville Chase

  • Riverview

  • Thornleigh

  • Turramurra

  • Wahroonga

  • Waitara

  • Warrawee

  • Waverton

  • Warrawee

  • West Pennant Hills

  • Willoughby

  • Wollstonecraft