NSW
Newcastle
Presenting as a single storey building from the street, the building has been designed with multiple levels in response to the steep typography and in order to provide uncompromising views over Avoca Beach.
Of paramount importance was the creation of a building that framed the views and opportunities the site offered and balancing this with a cutting edge built form that would be timeless. The client wanted spaces for their family to enjoy the beachside locality.
The natural palette of materials combining stone and timber look cladding with off-form concrete and standing seam echo the surrounding coastal location and have been designed with longevity and minimal maintenance in mind. A feature glass lift and cantilevered staircase provide vertical cohesion between the various levels. The external finishes are seamlessly integrated with the interiors combining polished concrete floors, stone and timber finishes, resulting in a fusion of interior and exterior living.
Our house design offers significant benefits for both daily living and leisure activities. With an emphasis on low-to-zero maintenance, the house is built to endure for 40-50 years, utilizing off-form concrete, vertical seam cladding, sandstone, and artificial timber. These materials ensure longevity and minimal upkeep. Despite being a very small block, the design is highly efficient, maximizing space with Cathy’s S4.55 adjustment to extend to the road boundary. This allows for five bedrooms, parking for seven cars, an expansive boundary-to-boundary living area, and a stunning pool, providing ample room for relaxation and play while optimizing functionality and comfort.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
