City Beach House | MORQ Architecture
The first act of design was to answer the Clients needs through adaptivereuse rather than a newbuild.
Such an approach is exemplary from an environmental and resourcing perspective, and highly beneficial to the memory and meaning of the neighbourhood.
Equally exemplary is the ability to generate significant enhancements through limited alterations: a philological design strategy.
All requirements were accommodated within the original envelope, with newly designed outdoor living spaces: a terraced landscape and pool area under a large, suspended canopy.
Light earthen render and rich Cotto floor define the material palette, extending the interior onto the exterior, creating a refined Mediterranean atmosphere.
The project embodies longstanding principles of passive design, creating a comfortable living environment with low energy requirements.
Existing vegetation on the site was retained and expanded as a layer of sun protection, while providing mutual amenity, respite, and privacy to the house, the neighbouring properties, and the street.
