Collage Residence
Location
St. Ives, NSW
GFA
410 m²
Services provided
Architecture
This residence stands as a modern interpretation of classical grandeur, where timeless symmetry and commanding proportions create an aura of elegance and permanence. The soaring colonnade, arched windows, and stately façade evoke the language of tradition, yet are refined with contemporary precision and restraint. It is architecture that embodies strength and grace in equal measure — an enduring presence that feels both majestic and welcoming, a home that carries the spirit of a timeless estate into the present day.
College Residence is envisioned as a contemporary homage to classical grandeur, where proportion, symmetry, and balance define the architecture. The stately façade rises with elegance, framed by soaring colonnades and arched windows that echo the timeless language of European estates. Its form is both commanding and refined—an architectural statement that celebrates tradition while embracing modern sophistication.
Materiality lends richness and depth to the design. Smooth stone surfaces and finely detailed mouldings ground the home in permanence, while delicate ironwork and expansive glazing introduce a sense of lightness. The play of light across the façade accentuates its sculpted character, highlighting the rhythm of columns and the grace of archways. Every element is deliberate, designed to marry strength with elegance, grandeur with intimacy.
Behind its architecture lies the vision of a residence that transcends time. College Residence is not merely a home but an estate—an expression of prestige and refinement, where classical beauty is reimagined for contemporary living. It stands as a sanctuary of elegance, where the artistry of the past meets the lifestyle of the present, offering a sense of permanence, grace, and distinction for generations to come.