![A modern home with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-rammed-earth-house-100323-1151-01.jpg)
Luigi Rosselli Architects have shared photos of a home they renovated in Sydney, Australia, that had rammed earth walls added.
The original home, whose design was akin to that of a drilling platform, had two existing floors hovering above, and was entirely disconnected from its surroundings.
The updated home now includes a further two floors to allow for a direct link to the garden.
![A modern home with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-house-rammed-earth-walls-100323-1203-01.jpg)
![A modern house with rammed earth walls and a curved window element.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-house-rammed-earth-walls-100323-1203-02.jpg)
![A modern house with rammed earth walls and a curved window element.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-house-rammed-earth-walls-100323-1203-03.jpg)
Visitors are greeted by the top level of the house, where the warm and welcoming colored rammed earth walls are clearly visible.
![Visitors are greeted by the top level of this modern house, where the warm and welcoming colored rammed earth walls are clearly visible.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-house-rammed-earth-walls-100323-1203-04.jpg)
Inside, there’s a linear staircase that cascades down to the different levels of the house.
![Inside this modern home, there's a linear staircase that cascades down to the different levels of the house.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-stairs-100323-1229-03.jpg)
Above the stair is a deep void capped with a large skylight that allows natural light to flow down through each level.
![A modern home with a skylight that lets natural light travel down the various floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-stairs-100323-1229-02.jpg)
The descent is easy and comfortable and leads first to the main living-dining-kitchen area, and then on again to the lower floors which house a guest bedroom, a sunroom, and a gym.
![A modern home with earthy colors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-stairs-100323-1229-04.jpg)
![A modern home with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-stairs-100323-1229-05.jpg)
![A modern home with a wood kitchen that matches the wood stairs.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-stairs-100323-1229-01.jpg)
![A modern home with curved wood accents in the stairwell.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-stairs-100323-1229-06.jpg)
![A modern home with a skylight above the staircase.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-stairs-100323-1229-07.jpg)
In the living room, there’s a pair of couches, as well as a casual dining area and a fireplace.
![In this modern living room, there's a pair of couches, as well as a casual dining area and a fireplace.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-living-room-rammed-earth-wall-100323-1213-01.jpg)
Behind the living room, there’s the kitchen, with tall wood cabinets and a peninsula that provides additional seating. A vertical window adds additional natural light.
![A modern kitchen with tall wood cabinets and a peninsula that provides additional seating.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-kitchen-100323-1223-01.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with wood cabinets and stone backsplash.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-kitchen-100323-1223-02.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with wood cabinets and stone backsplash.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-kitchen-100323-1223-03.jpg)
![A modern kitchen with wood cabinets and stone backsplash.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-kitchen-100323-1223-04.jpg)
A fireplace on the opposite side of the wall to the kitchen and living room introduces the dining room.
![A modern home with a fireplace and wood floors.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-home-rammed-earth-wall-fireplace-100323-1226-01.jpg)
The double-height dining room has a long horizontal light that hangs above the dining table, while a single chair with a side table creates a place for a quiet moment.
![The double-height dining room has a long horizontal light that hangs above the dining table, while a single chair with a side table creates a place for a quiet moment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-dining-room-rammed-earth-wall-100323-1211-01.jpg)
![An armchair with a side table creates a place for a quiet moment.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/dining-room-rammed-earth-wall-100323-1212-01.jpg)
In one of the bathrooms, the rammed earth walls and curved windows are visible.
![A modern bathroom with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bathroom-rammed-earth-walls-100323-1206-01.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bathroom-rammed-earth-walls-100323-1206-02.jpg)
![A modern bathroom with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/bathroom-rammed-earth-walls-100323-1206-03.jpg)
In another bathroom, the tiles that cover the floor and wall match the vanity.
![This bathroom has tiles on the wall and floor that match the vanity.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/powder-room-100323-1207-01.jpg)
Outside, each floor has a generous balcony with its appearance softened by tall trees and vegetation.
![White balconies of this modern home are softened by vegetation.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-home-white-balconies-100323-1158-01.jpg)
![A modern home with a swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-house-white-balconies-swimming-pool-100323-1159-01.jpg)
The home also has a swimming pool with a deck and a tiled mural at one end.
![A modern home with a swimming pool.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/modern-swimming-pool-100323-1201-01.jpg)
Here are some initial design sketches of the house from Luigi Rosselli.
![Architectural sketches of a home in Australia with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/luigi-rosselli-house-design-sketch-100323-1154-01.jpg)
![Architectural sketches of a home in Australia with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/luigi-rosselli-house-design-sketch-100323-1154-02.jpg)
![Architectural sketches of a home in Australia with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/luigi-rosselli-house-design-sketch-100323-1154-03.jpg)
![Architectural sketches of a home in Australia with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/luigi-rosselli-house-design-sketch-100323-1154-04.jpg)
![Architectural sketches of a home in Australia with rammed earth walls.](https://www.contemporist.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/luigi-rosselli-house-design-sketch-100323-1154-05.jpg)