Strathfield House:
Classical Form, Contemporary Detail
Strathfield House takes its character from the proportions of its white façade. Tall windows, expressed corners and a horizontal band between the two storeys establish a regular rhythm. Projecting cornices and window surrounds give depth to the pale surfaces, set beneath a dark hipped roof.
The finer details follow a consistent palette. Slender black railings at the upper windows are echoed along the boundary, where white piers and low walls frame the lawn. This repetition connects the building’s architectural detail with its street frontage.
Inside, a sculptural black pendant hangs through the double-height entrance. Its intersecting rods, discs and globes stand against white walls and cornices, bringing a contemporary character to the space. Daylight from the entrance glazing illuminates the tall volume, leaving the contrast between the pendant and its surroundings clearly defined.