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House of the Week: Little Beach House, Big View

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Our readers were enamored with this compact Australian getaway that's just steps from the beach.

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All windows are shaded by deep overhangs, minimizing solar heat gain. A pair of two north-facing guest rooms cantilever over the driveway and stay cool without sacrificing a view. An Il Guzzini pendant light adds an industrial touch to the white room.
All windows are shaded by deep overhangs, minimizing solar heat gain. A pair of two north-facing guest rooms cantilever over the driveway and stay cool without sacrificing a view. An Il Guzzini pendant light adds an industrial touch to the white room.
The facade uses sustainably harvested and local PEFC-certified Australian timber cladding. Not only does the material palette blend in with the surrounding landscape, but it also serves a practical purposes: it is resistant to brush fire and extreme weather.
The facade uses sustainably harvested and local PEFC-certified Australian timber cladding. Not only does the material palette blend in with the surrounding landscape, but it also serves a practical purposes: it is resistant to brush fire and extreme weather.
Elevating the home as opposed to excavating offers built-in protection against flooding from the riverbank.
Elevating the home as opposed to excavating offers built-in protection against flooding from the riverbank.