Great Ocean RD / ITN Architects

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Text description provided by the architects. Ordinary architecture for an extraordinary situation. Given an exceptional site, with opposing conditions of extreme weather exposure, dramatic views and very close proximity to the busy ocean road, the house is a simple diagram of a solution to the puzzle- achieving ocean views from every room, private and protected outdoor spaces, protection form the worst of the summer sun, a very small actual footprint on the sensitive coastal site, and a simple greying timber form, that although visible from one direction, is slowly disappearing into the surrounding ti-trees. The ageing of the external materials will give the building a history with fading silvertop ash and semi rusted steel shading screens streaking black stains on walls and decks. There is no architectural agenda beyond serving the brief. The interior is all hoop pine ply featuring a spine shelving wall that runs the length of the house. Simple, basic materials and finishes were used throughout, tough enough for sandy feet and surfboards,its a house purposely designed to be subservient to its exposed coastal environment.