By Creative Arch
A beach side home that is grounded in the landscape and that responds to the elements of the local environment – ocean and sky.
The layout was to be open plan and suitable for entertaining both indoors and out, making full use of natural light and emphasising the views of the Hibiscus Coast. Strong, clean lines form an exoskeleton, drawing the viewer into the warm heart of the building. A double height atrium separates the self-contained guest wing from the main living areas.
Upper and lower main bedrooms of equal proportion, enjoy the coastal sunrise. Versatile outdoor living areas with protective louvres and an outdoor fireplace, flank the generous living/dining/kitchen area. Wooden floorboards throughout the open plan spaces and stairwell, bring warmth and resilience inside, contrasting with the polished concrete outside.
Location: Hibiscus Coast
Status: Completed 2009
Creative Arch is an award-winning, multi-disciplined architectural design practice, founded in 1998 by Architectural Designer / Director Mark McLeay.
The range of work at Creative Arch is as diverse as our clients, encompassing residential homes, alterations and renovations, coastal developments, sub-division developments, to commercial projects.
The team at Creative Arch are an enthusiastic group of talented professional architects and designers, with a depth of experience, from a range of different backgrounds and cultures. Creative Arch is a client-focused firm committed to providing excellence in service, culture, and project outcomes.
Client service is our first priority. Our guiding principle is to always listen and understand our client's needs and requirements. We view each client's architectural project as unique and deserving of an innovative plan and tailored design approach.
Any design project is a complicated creative undertaking with a multitude of tasks and issues to be resolved.
We believe in collaboration. Experience teaches us that the most successful architectural design projects are the ones when the client is committed to excellence and teamwork. We work alongside clients through the complete process from initial briefing to developing the design, through to the consenting process, and to construction and final completion.