South Golden Beach House

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architect.

Design

At 115m2 this light footprint 2 Bed + 1 Bath home is modest in size, but big on style, flexibility and function.

Vaulted ceilings emphasise the roofs pitch, enhancing the internal volume and making the home feel bright and spacious. The home cranks to follow the natural contours of the landscape, opening out to take in the surrounding creek and coastal bush aspects.

Each room takes advantage of the views and natural light, with the main bedroom waking to the east rising sun and ending the day with the westerly outlook.

Considered glazing and large sliding doors maximise light and ventilation while enhancing indoor/outdoor flow. A compact European style laundry hides away behind bi-fold doors, making effective use of the available space.

Layout

The home is split into two modules, one with an open plan living/kitchen/dining space, while the other contains a bedroom, bathroom and an art studio that is currently being used as a second bedroom by Linelle’s grandson.

Clear separation between the living and workspace was essential, with an entry ‘knuckle’ splitting the two modules and creating a joining interface that is also the formal entrance space.

This considered design reflects the true strength of modular flexibility, with a clear demand for architecture to facilitate changing needs stronger now more than ever.

Featured specifications

The home celebrates the luxury of less, with an emphasis on light, bright and open spaces to maximise the internal spaces.

A neutral colour palette was chosen to reflect coastal calmness, with the inclusion of soft timber tones, white accents and chrome tapware.

Externally, the home is clad in a combination of Charred Ironbark and Blackbutt shiplap timbers for contrast and textural interest.

Sustainability

The home employs Passive Design principles including optimised orientation, considered shading, high quality insulation and double-glazing for thermal efficiency.

The inclusion of solar panels and a 2000L water tank helps to reduce energy consumption and captures rainwater for reuse within the home.