buck&simple
buck&simple is a design-driven architecture and interior design studio established in 2013 in Manly, on Sydney's Northern Beaches, by directors Peter James Ahern and Kurt Crisp. They're "committed to craftsmanship, attention to detail and the inherent beauty of simplicity", and take on a limited number of high-end homes each year so every project gets their full attention. No two homes are approached the same way: each starts with its site, climate, outlook and brief, whether that's coastal architecture facing extreme conditions, a dense urban residence or a regional home. Their ethos: "simplicity, our approach is holistic."
They have ten projects on Lunchbox. residence:armw is an anti-addition that actually makes the home ten square metres smaller, Casa Crisp fits a family of six into 140 square metres, and D+K House takes its owners' love of gardening to new heights. On the coast there's Macmasters Beach House, Torquay House, Curly House in Curl Curl and Four Bayes at Avalon Beach, plus T+D Residence, Ainslie Cottage and a Fitzroy North cottage makeover.
See Casa Crisp, Macmasters Beach House and more of their work on Lunchbox below.
This Anti-Addition Actually Reduces the Home by 10 Square Metres
Even after a reduction in total size, this renovation works better than the previous cluster of poorly considered renovations.
Light Streams Into This Compact yet Versatile Open-Plan Living Area
Combining rich, raw materials and plenty of natural light, this compact living area feels larger and more luxurious than its footprint.
These Owners Take Their Love of Gardening to New Heights
A deep soil green roof improves this home's environmental credentials, looks great and satisfies the owners' love of gardening.
How Can You Fit a Family of Six in 140 Square Metres?
This compact family home uses the power of the sun for heating and cooling, keeping a family of six happy and comfortable.
This Modern Beach House Design Celebrates its Spectacular Location
A modern beach house design replaces the ageing cottage on a property that has been in the family for over 50 years.
A Beach House Designed for Everyone From Singles up to Groups of 20
This flexible beach house is the perfect surf trips big and small because it's focussed on the outdoors to create extra living space.
Government-built Home Lovingly Transformed Into a Mid-century Gem
The renovation of this post-war house leans on mid-century details and views of the native landscape to create a special home.
Modern Addition Creates a New Heart for This Weatherboard Cottage
By removing poorly constructed add-ons and creating an open-plan living area as the new heart, this quaint cottage is transformed...
Sustainable renovation: From dark bungalow to light-filled haven
This renovation isn't just an update—it's a tribute to the original design, reimagined for today.
Coastal Elegance Meets Family Living in Avalon Beach
A modern beach house that blends timeless elegance with the dynamic needs of a young family…