Hidden House

The brief called for a private and robust, yet comfortable new coastal home for a retired couple with a separate bedroom wing for visiting children, grandchildren and friends. The design response seeks to harness the unique qualities of the discrete site by offering a secluded and relatively modest street presence before opening to a surprisingly wider, higher and lighter rear, where all spaces have access to northern sun and dedicated gardens. The rear provides secluded and tranquil spaces for the couple with the capacity to open up to the guest wing at the front as required.