This Family Home in Australia Is a Love Letter to the Sea

On an oceanfront site, Levesque & Derrick Architects creates a serene, ship-like residence for a couple riding the wave of retirement.

The small village of Woolgoolga, otherwise known as "Woopi," lies 30 minutes north of Coffs Harbour, along the scenic coastline of New South Wales in Australia. The nearest city is four hours away, and the rural region’s mild climate and sandy beaches have lured vacationers for years.

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