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Architects: Wolveridge Architects
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• The project conceived for a gently sloping site with terrific sea views and wind exposure
• Desirable and uninterrupted eastern rear views into natural bushland
• Undesirable views of existing development to the north and north east
• Brief for a 4 bedroom family home, young parents
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• An earthy structure meets the entry, a timber cube forming the street entry. Access to the dwelling via a rammed earth spine wall leads to a first floor living space and connection with the view
• From here the architecture is a steel and compressed sheet framed structure, weather protective and akin to the beach boxes which dot the nearby coastline
• A painted compressed sheet balcony screen provides a filtered light into the dwelling while restricting views into the undesirable views – the existing residential subdivision below the site
• Protected outdoor areas