Darkinjung Country
New South Wales
Newcastle
10/30 house is a beautifully simple brick and timber framed home, situated in scenic Pearl Beach surrounded by trees, on a compromised flood prone site.
Ristricted to a building pad of just 12% of the total site area, with minimum street setbacks, simple planning has ensured that the house still feels open and grounded.
A simple and robust palette creates a quiet space from which to appreciate framed views of the surrounding bushland.
Clever design ensures close neighbours do not detract from the tranquil setting. 10/30 house is an unassuming home meant for retreat from the city and fostering family connection.
Extensive setbacks required on this flood-prone site reduced the available building footprint to 12% of the total lot area, on the steepest section of land. 10/30 House successfully responds to these constraints, employing a simple form to maximise the use of the permissible building zone and limit the height to two storeys. The required level changes become moments of delight, projecting the interiors out towards the generous garden and bushland beyond.