beach house
clifton, completed 2014
new build bungalow in heritage protection area.
extensive excavations & structural gymnastics to maintain the low key envelope & structurally maintain the adjacent building
arrival
link between outdoor living areas, accommodating existing vegetation + stormwater culvert
front terrace
louvred shutters for both sun, security & storm surf protection. hidden baffles + storm drains below the deck to slow & discharge storm surf
pool room + bar
this casual room has direct access to the pool, beach + adjacent garden
bar
this casual room has direct access to the pool, beach + adjacent garden, bunk + bathroom
lower entry
granite wall + floors at the lower levels
bunk room
almost subterranean: light materials + concealed window, for children + friends
main suite
almost subterranean: light materials, mirrors + a light well onto the surrounding granite bring light deep into the space
upper entrance hall
natural materials + light between two pavilions forming the building
upper entrance hall
a glazed link spanning between the two pavilions + linking all levels
upper entrance hall
lighter materials at the upper levels, with a granite wall + boulder the building was built against
kitchen
simple, light materials form a casual open-plan kitchen in the main living area
dining / kitchen/ living
island bar counter houses the oven
kitchen / living
all kitchen + media appliances are integrated into joinery
kitchen
simple, light materials + forms
living / kitchen
the whole living area has extensive sea views though shuttered, pocket sliding doors
kitchen / living
the whole living area has extensive sea views though shuttered, pocket sliding doors
living / dining
living room at dusk
upper bedroom
guest bedrooms in the upper pavilion look out to the sea over the living pavilion.
cupboards integrated into wall panelling