The site of White and Timber House has unlimited access to an iconic South Coast view along 7 Mile Beach with Cullunghutti Mountain in the background. In response to site orientation and angle of the view, the house features a segmented floor plan set around an internal courtyard. An open riser stair and void area runs adjacent to the courtyard acting as a light-well and intern provides natural heating and cooling throughout the home.
Inspired by the location, the repeating sail or wave like roofline is evident from all angles. We chose to incorporate sustainable shiplap timber cladding, to soften and contrast with the concrete and brick structure and as materials that could withstand the harsh onshore weather that batters the site form the south. This textural material pallet increases the dynamic play of light and shadow which falls over the house each day.
Exterior timber batten details are carried through to the interior of the home, evident around the central void area and open riser stair detailing. A coastal 4 bedroom home for a creative couple to share with family Balancing solar orientation with the water front views and onshore winds
Wrapping the floor plan around a courtyard which provides northern glazing to draw light and warmth into the back of the home. The courtyard also provides a sheltered external area and allows the house to be opened up even when strong onshore winds are blowing
Concrete slab on ground and suspended concrete at the upper level. Brick external walls anchor the house to the site and lightweight timber cladding was used to contrast and soften. Steel framing provides a cantilever above the upper level deck, removing structural members that would interrupt the water front view.
The house is designed for climate and observes the sites solar orientation in its floor plan layout. The courtyard provides passive heating from the penetrating sun in winter whilst also allowing the house to open up and utilise the prevailing breezes to cool in summer. The house features performance double glazing, efficient solar hotwater and a 5kw solar array reducing the homes energy costs.
Team:
Designer: Kibbin Design Studio
Builder: Lime Buillding Group
Photographer: Tim Shaw Photography
