Coastal elegance: purity of form in an oceanside abode

Written by

19 March 2024

 • 

4 min read

Image credit: Dianna Snape
Image credit: Dianna Snape
Architectural form and function seamlessly converge in a seaside sanctuary where the beauty of the sea meets timeless design.
The form of the home follows the line of the section, which is narrower at the driveway end and widens towards the sea views.
The kitchen and dining drops down to a sunken lounge.
The living spaces enjoy a picture window view of the coast.
In the sunken lounge a built-in daybed is the perfect spot to enjoy the wild storms that frequently pass through.
A Juliet balcony in the master bedroom allows air to flow through the upper floor.
The simplicity of the galley-style kitchen promotes a sense of spaciousness and connection with the view.
At the rear of the dining space a sheltered courtyard contains a kitchen garden, which can also be accessed by the guest suite.
The fireplace in the sunken lounge is a favourite spot to relax.
Upstairs a built-in study space leads out to a sheltered terrace.
A curved shower room looks as if hewn out of stone.
Simplicity of materiality creates a restful bedroom space with timber, concrete and white bagged brick.
The generous terrace on the top floor features a built in daybed where the owner can enjoy the warm sunny days.
The curves of the shower room are echoed in the circular skylight.
The bagged brick walls on either side of the house create two protective spines for the home.
The double-height void allows light into the central living spaces from the street front side of the home.
Perforated garage doors at the upper level soften the home's strong, geometric form.
At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.