Alba - Clovelly Beach House
By studioplusthree
A short barefoot walk to Clovelly Beach, Alba embraces its coastal location through warm and natural materials, and bright generous spaces open to the outdoors.
Facing the sunrise from which the project draws its name, the project renews a home for a family enthusiastic about surfing at the nearby bay. A material palette of pale masonry and timber echoes the project’s coastal site, whilst a robust expression of elements recalls the essential simplicity of visits to the beach.
The project draws on the tradition of sheltered portico spaces; open to the outdoors but offering shade and respite from the elements. Echoing Jay Appleton’s concept of prospect and refuge, the intermediary nature of these spaces is reflected in the deep undercover areas of the house at both ground level and first floor, softening the distinction between indoor and outdoor spaces
To bring softness to the masonry elements of the building, our studio developed custom-shaped bricks specifically for the project, made by craft brick-makers Krause Bricks. The result is a tactile materiality that flows from interior to exterior, rising up to form the first floor balustrade, unifying the façade of the home. The pale bricks are set against blackbutt timber elements, whilst a white aggregate-flecked concrete floor unifies the living spaces.
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studioplusthree is an award-winning architecture practice based in Sydney. We are focused on the design of bespoke residential and cultural projects, following our three core values.
Nature
Access to light, air, views and landscape are key features of our work. We value the inherent beauty of natural materials and light. We are committed to designing in a way that is sustainable, specific to place, and built to last.
Craft
We believe in the use of skill and craftmanship to make enduring buildings. We design thoughtfully and deliberately, respecting the experience and knowledge of those we work with.
We are specific about details, the qualities of materials, and how buildings are assembled.
People
At the centre of our work is how spaces feel. We aim to create something special for each of our projects that reflects who it is designed for, and the place it is in. We seek to collaborate with clients that share this ambition, working closely together to create buildings and spaces that are welcoming, generous, calm and comfortable.
The studio was established in 2014 by directors and co-founders Simon Rochowski and Julin Ang, who lead a team of skilled creative designers.
studioplusthree has been recognised in national and international awards for its work, receiving the national Houses Award for Cremorne Point Apartment, and in 2021 being nominated for the Dezeen Awards 'Emerging Architect of the Year'.
The studio has received the national Australian Interior Design Award for Installation Design, a NSW Architecture Award for Small Project Architecture, and in 2023 the studio was shortlisted the NSW Architecture Awards Emerging Architect Prize. The work of the studio has been published widely in Australian and international design media.
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