New South Wales
Located in a coastal sub-division of Northern NSW, arca.house offers a sanctuary for family life, designed within the Greenfield Housing Code. Emphasizing outdoor living spaces, both covered and open to the sky, the house prioritizes a private, tropical oasis over maximum GFA.
With a collection of north-facing indoor and outdoor spaces that cater to both individual and communal activities, arca.house provides a setting for household dynamics, with a focus on outdoor living in a sub-tropical setting.
arca.house aims to maximize the client’s budget and minimize the building footprint by utilising a combination of low-cost materials and construction methods with a highly efficient plan and compact design. This approach emphasizes outdoor living while preserving resources in a region with notoriously high construction prices.
The inclusion of a separate studio apartment offers the clients flexibility and versatility in their living arrangements, allowing the family to evolve without additional renovations to the building.
Michael’s focus on indoor/outdoor living aligns perfectly with our coastal lifestyle and love of entertaining. The design allows us to enjoy our own space while staying connected as a family. Michael understood our need for a functional family home, embracing my minimalist aesthetic, with lots of storage. The courtyards and gardens offer special moments throughout the day. The self-contained studio above the garage is perfect for visitors and kids. Our home is not only beautiful, but also has a special, welcoming feel that makes all who visit feel at ease. As everyone says, “It’s just like the renders… only better!”
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.
