Project Details:

Location: Victoria, Australia

Architect: Beauty Bloody Bonza / @beautybloodybonza

Builder/General Contractor: Herbert Brother Constructions

Footprint: 1,400 square feet

Photography: Jeremy Wright / @jeremywrightphotography

From the Architect: “Located in a small town on Victoria’s east coast, the project is a renovation of a modest beach cottage that has stayed within the family for generations. Abutting a costal reserve, the property has uninterrupted views of the Snowy River and surrounding wetlands.In keeping with the original character, the house was to be understated, a low-maintenance space that could be enjoyed by everyone. While the original cottage remains with updates throughout, we build a continuation of its story through the extension and new structure. The region’s pastoral heritage was a key influence, with the architecture taking cues from the slatted barns that dot the landscape on the road into town.”