![Emu Bay House / Max Pritchard Architect - Windows, Facade](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5010/7b9f/28ba/0d42/2200/21d2/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1414344256)
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Architects: Max Pritchard Architect
- Year: 2008
Text description provided by the architects. Conceptual Framework
With an exposed site of sweeping views, the clients required a relaxed holiday home that maximizes views, but provided sheltered outdoor areas.
![Emu Bay House / Max Pritchard Architect - Deck, Column](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5010/7bac/28ba/0d42/2200/21d4/medium_jpg/stringio.jpg?1414344258)
Built Form
The living area, with its dominant floating "lid" roof, emphasizes the drama of the exposed site. Two bedroom wings radiate from this core, and enclose a rear sheltered courtyard focusing on a wood fired pizza oven. Indented timber decks, either side of the living area, provide other options for sheltered outdoor living, with the choice dictated by wind direction.
![Emu Bay House / Max Pritchard Architect - Chair, Windows](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5010/7bc8/28ba/0d42/2200/21d9/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1414344276)
The building is elevated a meter above the ground to maximize the view and reinforce the dramatic form.
Sustainability
Double glazing and high performance glass, cross ventilation and fans for cooling and a highly efficient combustion heater for heating, minimize energy use. Hot water is from an efficient electric heat pump.
![Emu Bay House / Max Pritchard Architect - Coast, Deck](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5010/7bb1/28ba/0d42/2200/21d5/newsletter/stringio.jpg?1414344271)
Client needs
Clients report their enjoyment of the house, with the variety of outdoor living spaces encouraging a relaxed holiday lifestyle.
![Emu Bay House / Max Pritchard Architect - Facade, Arch](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5010/7bb6/28ba/0d42/2200/21d6/medium_jpg/stringio.jpg?1414344261)