Make The Mark Building Services

Modern White House With a Pool — Make The Mark Building Services in Mangerton, NSW

Aldridge Ave

Architect:   Gong Architecture

Builder:  Make The Mark Building Services

Landscape Architect:  The Garden Social

Photos: Louise Wellington

 

Designed by Gong Architecture and built by Make The Mark, Courtyard House is a striking single-level home that rethinks privacy and presence in a tightly held suburban setting. Surrounded by two-storey homes on all sides, the brief called for seclusion without compromise. Gong Architecture’s solution was a central courtyard — a private outdoor sanctuary invisible from neighbouring properties. At its heart sits a pool, landscaped gardens and a relaxed sitting area, thoughtfully designed by The Garden Social.

 

Materiality defines the home’s character. Exposed concrete, brickwork and timber bring a raw, tactile quality that feels grounded and timeless. Dark, moody and richly textured, the home carries a sense of warmth and familiarity — a place that feels lived in from the moment you step inside.

Overhead view of a courtyard with a kidney-shaped pool, stone pathway, and surrounding light gray roof — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Modern kitchen with concrete countertop, wood cabinetry, and large windows — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Modern kitchen with dark wood cabinets, concrete countertops, and a view of a pool — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Modern home with open sliding glass doors, wooden interior, patio seating, and landscaped yard — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Interior view of a building with wooden panels framing a window showing a palm tree against a bright sky — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Cozy home office with built-in desk, navy walls, wood chair, and sunlight through blinds — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Patio with modern chairs, wooden pillars, pool, and a slatted wood wall — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Poolside view with wooden pillars, a vertical slat fence, and a dark stone walkway. Blue pool water — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Covered walkway with pool view. Brown columns, wooden wall, gray stone path, and dark ceiling — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Doorway to a bathroom with green tile walls and a round light fixture — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Outdoor patio with chairs, looking into a modern kitchen, with a garden view — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Stone patio and pool steps with turquoise water, creating abstract shapes in sunlight — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Poolside view with turquoise water, a house with open doors, and landscaping. Blue sky — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Person walks down a modern hallway with wood paneling and large windows overlooking a garden — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Bedroom with wood panel wall, green wall, light-colored bed, and a glimpse of a bathroom — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Blue cabinets, white shelves, gray tile, and terracotta brick floor in a kitchen area — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Blue and white kitchen cabinetry with backsplash and sink; brick flooring — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Modern bathroom with gray countertop, white fixtures, wood cabinet, and round mirror — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Modern bathroom with a bathtub, large mirror, and dark countertop with a sink. A brown towel hangs on a nearby rack — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Boy sits on pool edge, feet in water. Wooden fence and posts in background. Sunny day — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Long, narrow hallway with wood paneling and large windows. Polished concrete floor, and light fixtures — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Exterior of modern home with dark siding, metal roof, and brick chimney — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Exterior view of a modern home with a pool, glass doors, and wooden accents — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Modern home exterior with pool and stone path, featuring glass sliding doors and wood accents — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Wooden dining area with long table, concrete floor, and wood panel ceiling; leads to a hallway — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Night scene: People inside a modern house with open glass walls. Pool in the foreground — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
Wooden fence with vertical slats lit from below, bordering a pool and stone patio at dusk — Make The Mark Building Services in Illawarra, NSW
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