19Q

With a steep site and challenging access, it was important to minimise new groundworks and utilise existing foundations. The design was simplified while maintaining the beautiful features that drew the owners to the original home. This involved squaring 45- degree angles, simplifying rooflines, reconfiguring the entrance and stairway, and adding small extensions for extra space. A new garage positioned parallel to the contours creates a ‘gateway’ down a bush path leading to the homes entrance. The resulting access now leads through a compressed entry into a light filled double-height kitchen, dining and living space enclosed with sarked ceilings and skylights. A generous decked pergola structure surrounds the two living areas providing extensive sea and bush views. Sheltered outdoor living is allowed for with timber under-slatting and sliding screens to move as the weather conditions change.