THERE’S SOMETHING OF THE BEACHCOMBER IN THIS AWARD-WINNING SUMNER HOME.

Hardly surprising really when you consider that Craig South of South Architects says he drew his

inspiration from a “charred piece of driftwood”.

Cedar has been used extensively throughout – darkened on the underside with lighter cedar and

metal cladding wrapping the rest of the home.

“We used natural elements, such as cedar and local stone, to relax the house into its beach setting,”

South explains.

That sense of being part of the beach is further enhanced with the clever use of the Pacific52™

Recessed Frame window and door system from Altus.

“The Recessed Frame system had just come out onto the market when we started work on the

design for this home and it was perfect for what we wanted,” South says.

Being recessed means that the windows and doors align with the thermal envelope of the building,

without the need for complex flashing details.

“It provides the streamlined look we were after,” South explains. A light colour palette makes the

joinery “disappear” into the form alongside the lighter cedar cladding elements.

Rylock™ Canterbury supplied the system. General Manager Ricky Facoory explains that the thermally

broken frame of the Pacific52™ system has a nylon thermal barrier which prevents heat transfer and

significantly reduces the amount of condensation forming on the surface of the glass. “This barrier,

combined with double glazing, provides a warmer, drier, more comfortable home,” Facoory says.

Just the thing for enjoying sea views on those blustery days.

And the top level of this two-story home is all about the views.

“Tricky angles and lines and a cantilevered living area enable the homeowner to enjoy views of the

surf from any space, whether it’s a direct view or cheeky peaks through other spaces,” South

explains.

Corner Euroslider™ bi-parting sliding doors with a bespoke 135º internal angle, for example, open up

the connection between the kitchen and the centrally placed balcony courtyard, while offering sea

views from the courtyard through the living space.

Full height Eurostacker™ sliding doors on the front ocean-facing façade, meanwhile, open up to

bring the feel of the beach into the home.

Sliding windows in the main bedroom provide views of the Scarborough hills. These same hills can

be glimpsed via skylights used above the staircase and the scullery.

A piece of driftwood… From this deceptively simple inspiration has come a beautifully designed four

bedroom home that secured a Regional Gold at the 2022 Registered Master Builders House of the

Year Awards.