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Coastal Horizon

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Feature colours and detailing merge with the natural coastal setting; weathered silver gum greys, shadowy blacks, rust and vibrant leaf green.
Feature colours and detailing merge with the natural coastal setting; weathered silver gum greys, shadowy blacks, rust and vibrant leaf green.
Outdoor living, inviting, comfortable and connecting the landscape to the interior.
Outdoor living, inviting, comfortable and connecting the landscape to the interior.
Studio exploration of a nautilis shell as a maze, a powder room journey through pearlescent walls.
Studio exploration of a nautilis shell as a maze, a powder room journey through pearlescent walls.
A contrasting flocked pendant light fitting casts a dramatic shadow over curved pearlescent walls.
A contrasting flocked pendant light fitting casts a dramatic shadow over curved pearlescent walls.
The steel stair structure, which curls and twirls was craned into position with precision.
The steel stair structure, which curls and twirls was craned into position with precision.
The resultant stair was highly sculptural and makes a dramatic design statement.
The resultant stair was highly sculptural and makes a dramatic design statement.
Our studio explored the residual and vertical spaces of the stairs. Here they sweep around a driftwood sculpture which can be enjoyed from multiple perspectives.
Our studio explored the residual and vertical spaces of the stairs. Here they sweep around a driftwood sculpture which can be enjoyed from multiple perspectives.
External materials are drawn internally. They are employed as horizontal planes which help frame a 180 degree panoramic view of the bay and coastal landscape.
External materials are drawn internally. They are employed as horizontal planes which help frame a 180 degree panoramic view of the bay and coastal landscape.
A built connection between the site's topography and coastal horizon.
A built connection between the site's topography and coastal horizon.
Connecting with the outdoors is like food for the soul.
Connecting with the outdoors is like food for the soul.

Credits

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Architect
Saaj Design P/L
Interior Design
Saaj Design P/L
Landscape Design
Lars
Builder
A1 building
Photographer
Chowie Photography

From Sally Anderson

This update to a 1950’s family home embraces nautical themes of its coastal location. Bold colours, textures and shapes are welcomed. The additions and insertions are playful and dramatic but connect well to the existing house. Highlights include the striking wave of the staircase and spiral shaped powder room.
The original house footprint, roof and gutter lines remain intact with some reconfiguration of the internal spaces to accommodate the new powder room, staircase and living room sideboard. At the rear a new alfresco area and glazed wall provide a previously lacking connection between the internal living spaces and rear garden.
The first floor addition, housing a parents’ retreat, hovers and twists above the existing roof below suggesting a floating ship. A wave shaped staircase bridges between the new and old levels, creating a striking focal point.
Spaces are not designed to be experienced from static locations. The shape of the staircase varies from differing viewpoints. An adjacent driftwood sculpture, created by a local artist emerges only as you move either up or past the stairs.
The path to the powder room mimics the spiral shape of a nautilus shell. The shape is intended to provide an unexpected journey to an otherwise routine experience. The owners relish the delight guests have when they discover this space. A slot window at eye height provides a continuous garden view along the path. The space terminates in a private sanctuary lit by the circular port hole above and driftwood inspired pendant light.
The site is located at the top of a primary sand dune. The new first floor created the opportunity to capture panoramic coastal views. However being set in a suburban environment, care needed to be taken to prevent overlooking of the adjoining neighbours.
The unique shape of the staircase maintains head height under the glazed roof above that is angled to satisfy boundary setback requirements.
The rusted finish of the first floor ceiling references the nearby ship wreck on a local beach. A circular porthole motif, driftwood references, and organic shell and wave shapes continue the coastal theme.