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Location
Wannanup, Western Australia
Year of completion
2013
Project cost
$3m - $5m

Conceived as a series of interlocking horizontal planes this beach house is set comfortably within the sand dunes overlooking Avalon Bay. A low-slung profile blends into the landscape. Entering the house through a large pivot door into this double-story space the relationship between line, volume and horizon comes into focus. Lines extend through the house all converging to the distant horizon. Cantilevered roof planes shelter balconies and terraces. A solitary bluestone fireplace wall with stainless steel flues penetrate the roof planes as they extend from inside to out. Beach sand-coloured stone flooring flow uninterrupted from inside out onto wrap-around terraces.

Frameless glass doors and multi track sliders open the house for outside living and entertaining. Built-in and loose furnishings all compliment the design with subtle selection of soft textures and hues reflected in the beachfront environment. Handle-less satin lacquered white cabinetwork dissolve integrated appliances and extend the geometry to the benefit of selected artwork. Adjustable sun louveres to the cantilevered roofs provide passive climate control. Shading in summer months is reversed in winter with deep penetration of sunlight into living areas. Concrete floor and roof slabs provide thermal mass as well as protection against environmental extremes.

Photography: Annetta Ashman, Trends Ideas

Awards and
recognition

2013
Australian Institute of Architects
Commendation, Residential Architecture - Houses (WA)
2014
Australian Institute of Architects
Commendation, Interior Architecture (WA)
2013
Trends
Top 30 Australian Homes
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BANHAM Architects is a highly commended and awarded multi discipline practice located in Perth, Western Australia. Founded in 1975, the practice’s continuing success is due to the commitment of highly experienced professionals working closely with the client to deliver outcomes with the highest degree of creativity and originality. 

The practice provides architectural, interior design and concept planning for large and small scale projects. A personalised service is always provided from conceptual design stage, detailed documentation, tendering, preparation of contracts, contract administration through to the project completion. 

BANHAM Architects maintain vigorous administration ensuring cost and time controls and client total satisfaction.