Bluff House - Spring Beach | Preston Lane

2022 Tasmanian Architecture Awards

2022 Tasmanian Architecture Awards

Bluff House - Spring Beach | Preston Lane

Residential Architecture - Houses (New)

Bluff Road House sits comfortably in the corner of a cul-der-sac in the rural beach side suburb of Spring Beach on the East Coast of Tasmania.

The home was to be without pretention and sit quietly in its context which consists of an eclectic mix of building types.

The formal arrangement of the home consists of two gabled pavilions, one housing the Living spaces (to the East), and the other the Carport which is tucked away towards the rear of the property.

The gabled ends address the street, referencing that of a local shed and providing a sense of familiarity for passers by enabling the new home to sit comfortably into its surrounds.

The pavilions are connected by a covered walkway which aligns with the soffit of the carport and sets up a datum for the apertures within the home and providing an aesthetic link between the two.

Client perspective:
“We wanted a simple space that suited the surrounding conditions and allowed us to relax and make memories with our young family. The design is perfect for us – it is easy to live in, and easy to look after.

The design allows us to use the whole house, connect throughout the internal living spaces and integrate with the outdoor spaces to escape the elements when needed.”