Connected House by Wolveridge Architects

Connected House

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Year 2022 State Victoria Photographer Derek Swalwell Builder Bartlett Architectural Constructions Designed with entertaining and large family gatherings in mind, Connected House is an alterations and additions beach house for a young family located on a sloping site in Rye. Instead of a sleek ‘black box’, crisp white weatherboard and predominantly lighter materials were selected to clad the additions – intended to reflect the relaxed informal coastal lifestyle. The concept aimed at consolidating a previously disjointed set of individual dimly lit spaces into a more cohesive light filled open-plan arrangement. Tree canopy and sea views can be glimpsed from generous glazing which is protected from westerly late summer solar heat load by deep overhangs. Accessed via the main living area, the deck steps creating a series of outdoor ‘rooms’ for family to gather whilst also providing panoramic views unobstructed by pool fences. The landscape design was beautifully composed by our long-time collaborator Tim Nicholas and Team.

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Project team

Wolveridge Architects
Derek Swalwell

Year
2022

State
Victoria

Photographer
Derek Swalwell

Builder
Bartlett Architectural Constructions

Designed with entertaining and large family gatherings in mind, Connected House is an alterations and additions beach house for a young family located on a sloping site in Rye. Instead of a sleek ‘black box’, crisp white weatherboard and predominantly lighter materials were selected to clad the additions – intended to reflect the relaxed informal coastal lifestyle.

The concept aimed at consolidating a previously disjointed set of individual dimly lit spaces into a more cohesive light filled open-plan arrangement. Tree canopy and sea views can be glimpsed from generous glazing which is protected from westerly late summer solar heat load by deep overhangs.

Accessed via the main living area, the deck steps creating a series of outdoor ‘rooms’ for family to gather whilst also providing panoramic views unobstructed by pool fences.

The landscape design was beautifully composed by our long-time collaborator Tim Nicholas and Team.

7031h 56m

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“I cannot recommend Wolveridge Architects highly enough. Fully alive to the brief from the outset, Jerry worked collaboratively to present us with ideas that took us way beyond our original imaginings. Working within the tight constraints of both limited space and a heritage protected house, Jerry delivered a seamless melding of both old and new that magically accentuates the best of both. The overall design is masterful. The in situ concrete table is, quite simply, incredible and a genius response to our very first discussion. The small details - a floating concrete step; an exposed, internal section of nineteenth century brickwork (to name but two of many) are testament to the considered and inspired thinking. The project was managed brilliantly by Brett and the rest of the team and executed with minimal fuss and to the highest standards. Every question and concern was responded to thoughtfully and with an eye on the budget. The result is stunning. it is a beautiful space to live in. It is a beautiful home.”

Richard Molloy, Wellington Wall 2019