Hill House by Luigi Rosselli Architects
Hill House located in Sydney, Australia, is a beautiful luxury residence recently completed by Luigi Rosselli Architects.
About Hill House
Panoramic Prestige: The Bellevue Hill Vantage
Nestled just below Bellevue Hill’s summit, this impressive residence proudly offers unparalleled panoramic views. From this perch, Sydney’s harbor, acting as a theatrical backdrop, unfolds majestically below. Gazing down, one can see that while the city’s teeming districts merely offer limited sightlines, this vantage transforms them into distant stalls.
Interestingly, Sydney shares its topographical charm with cities such as Lisbon, Lausanne, and Rio de Janeiro. Each of these cities, uniquely positioned, sits atop rocky escarpments overlooking water basins. Whereas ancient Romans favored flat terrains, valuing their ability to lay structured street grids, the Greeks, on the other hand, were drawn to elevated lands. They cherished sprawling vistas and opted for more naturalistic street designs.
Romantic Roots: Sydney’s Scenic Obsession
Sydney’s early European settlers, romantics at their core, embarked on a unique journey of discovery. After laying the foundations of the commercial core in the flatter regions of Port Jackson Harbour, they ventured eastward. Soon, suburbs such as Potts Point, Darling Point, Point Piper, and Bellevue Hill emerged as sought-after destinations. Here, they not only indulged in, but also commodified, the picturesque harbor views. Consequently, these views, now synonymous with luxury, became assets, sold by the square meter (approximately 10.76 square feet). Today, fueled by this fervor, local councils and courts find themselves often mediating view-related disputes.
In Sydney, this relentless passion for scenic vistas teeters on the brink of obsession. Yet, as a nod to Proust, perhaps we should reserve such awe-inspiring views for those less imaginative.
Photography by Nicholas Watt
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- by Matt Watts
