0921 Sandstone House
By Craig Steere Architects
...A strong inverted frame inspired by limestone caves along the coast captures northern light and shelters the existing house from harsh winter wind & storms while providing a dramatic modern re-invention of the street facade
This project represents the transformation of a character-style 1990s cottage into a luxurious weekender for a client whose passions include travelling to various surf hotspots throughout the world.
The design brief emphasised a desire for a casual, contemporary beach house that was low maintenance but with a few ‘hotel-style’ luxuries included, such as the plunge pool, onsen, outdoor entertainment areas, surround sound and (well-stocked) beer/wine centre in the kitchen. Craig Steere Architects responded to this brief, firstly with a modern reinvention of the front façade that involved removing the character-style verandah and concealing the hipped roof forms beyond with a strong inverted ‘frame’ structure reminiscent of limestone caves carved out along the ocean front, and secondly, by re-imagining the floor plan as a true courtyard house whereby the focus of the spaces is the courtyard, and the natural lighting and ventilation this central outdoor space facilitates. Changes were made to the existing building layout to allow increased interaction between inside and out with the introduction of stacking slider doors that open out onto a paved deck and pool area from the internal living areas. Internal walls were cut back and room layouts reconfigured to increase the sense of space and maximise floor area whilst barely changing the building footprint.
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Craig Steere Architects is an award winning practice designing luxury family homes for Metropolitan Perth and the South-West region of Australia, including Margaret River.
The practice is comprised of a small professional team offering a personalised architecture and interior design service. Craig Steere has collective experience in a wide variety of architectural disciplines, obtained since graduating in 1985.
Our Vision.
Craig Steere Architects is committed to design excellence. Our enthusiasm, creativity and attention to detail, together with a priority to listen, provide the catalyst for successful and high quality, world class and award winning solutions.
Our value statement.
- Empathy – we believe in listening to and understanding our clients' needs
- Reliable – you can rely on our service to respond responsibly to your requirements
- Efficient – we strive to be efficient at all times in every aspect of our service
- Creative/innovative/original, but practical & functional – our service aims to respond to our clients' requirements in a creative, innovative and original way, whilst also being practical and functional
- Integrity – we believe in being ethical together with being socially and environmentally conscious of our clients, architecture and society in general. We provide an honest and trustworthy service
- Teamwork – we believe in supporting our staff through listening and training and encourage active involvement and contribution to help uphold our values
Philosophy.
Craig Steere Architects is committed to design excellence and a high standard of professional service. Each project is approached with an enthusiastic and specialised response in order to achieve the desires of each individual ‘client brief’. Our creative designs are not restricted to satisfying just the client brief, but are always conscious of the surrounding social and environmental impact.
The Practice.
Craig Steere Architects was established in 1994 and is located in Shenton Park, in Perth’s prestigious Western suburbs. Craig Steere Architects projects are frequently nominated for the Australian Institute of Architects design awards. Works are regularly published in magazines, journals and hardcopy books, nationally and worldwide. Craig Steere Architects is an A+ member of the Australian Institute of Architects and is registered with the Architects Board of Western Australia, striving to provide a high standard of professional service at all times.
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