Ocean House, Cape Schanck by Wolveridge Architects

Ocean House, Cape Schanck

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Category Residential Year 2003 State Victoria City Photographer Derek Swalwell The brief for this project was two main criteria; firstly the physical accommodation requirements and secondly that the building be sensitively sited so as not to be obtrusive from any aspect of its exposed surroundings. The site itself comprises a dramatic ridgeline overlooking the fairways of two golf courses and Bass Strait. Sporadically located are protected Moonah trees, which provided an opportunity to build around. The floor plan is axial and comprises two main sections, each a two-storey construction in itself and linked by a single storey kitchen element and private courtyard space. The constructed dwelling provides a protected and private north facing external courtyard, free of the direct elements and the house is effectively built around this external space. The living spaces and kitchen hover around and open up onto this and in particular the Western views offered by the site.

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Wolveridge Architects
Derek Swalwell

A thoughtfully designed residential retreat on a dramatic ridgeline, featuring two interconnected two-storey sections, a private north-facing courtyard, and stunning views of Bass Strait, harmoniously integrated with the surrounding Moonah trees.

Category
Residential

Year
2003

State
Victoria

City

Photographer
Derek Swalwell

The brief for this project was two main criteria; firstly the physical accommodation requirements and secondly that the building be sensitively sited so as not to be obtrusive from any aspect of its exposed surroundings. The site itself comprises a dramatic ridgeline overlooking the fairways of two golf courses and Bass Strait. Sporadically located are protected Moonah trees, which provided an opportunity to build around.

The floor plan is axial and comprises two main sections, each a two-storey construction in itself and linked by a single storey kitchen element and private courtyard space. The constructed dwelling provides a protected and private north facing external courtyard, free of the direct elements and the house is effectively built around this external space. The living spaces and kitchen hover around and open up onto this and in particular the Western views offered by the site.

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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