Cass Bay House

The beautiful surroundings of this coastal home called for a rethink of the floorplan and a refresh of the exterior using Abodo timbers, while a new sculptural entrance adds momentum to the moment of arrival.

Despite being just twenty metres from the water, this home had little in the way of physical connections to the outdoors. The homeowners called on Max Capocaccia of MC Architects to help them solve this problem with a reshuffle of the interior spaces, but the brief soon developed further, says the architect.

For the entranceway, Corten steel angles over the front door, alongside a folded facade of Neolith tiles. This combination of gritty materials is juxtaposed against the softer tones of the boxy garage form, which is clad in Abodo Vulcan Screening, chosen for its carbon negative standing as well as its low maintenance properties.

Finished with a Sioo:x coating, the Vulcan Screening will silver off over time, creating a textural backdrop to a sheltered courtyard tucked between the garage form and the walls of the house. A silicon-based product, Sioox’s natural weathering process calls for little maintenance, important for a structure located close to the sea.

A set of chunky wooden stairs connects this outdoor space with the home, while a cut-out in the cladding creates a nook for planting and an opportunity for the inclusion of garden sculptures. The house was also re-clad in Abodo Vulcan Cladding, finished in dark Protector – Nero coating to contrast with the natural tone of the soffits, which are created from uncoated Vulcan Panelling.

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