NEW HOUSES

COOGEE  HOUSE

Situated on a prominent coastal site, this house makes the most of it's orientation and views.

The design relies on a strong expession of it's structural elements and clear cut detailing.

This discipline nonetheless allows for a romantic interplay of forms adding interest to the

overall composition. Curves play with grids.

" a sort of Bach fugue with bits of Beethoven running through it....."

Curved walls are derived directly from the rock formation of the site and provide a sinuous

spine for the design and anchors the whole in place.

The interior is of a high standard, uncluttered and open plan.

An indoor garden serves as a seperation device between internal areas.

Nicer than walls.

AUSTINMER HOUSE

Another dramatic site, on the South Coast of NSW.

This H-plan house is desiged as a pair of linked pavilions. This approach was adopted to break down the scale of the house in it's context and to relate to the 'cottage' character of the area.

The corrugated iron & weatherboard pallete was adopted for much the same reason as well as accentauting the laid back feel of the locality.

Expressive structural detailing put an architectural stamp on an otherwise very basic form.

Wide eaves and adjustable louvres allow for optimum solar 'tuning' throughout the year and coupled with effective cross ventilation makes this a very climate conscious house.

..............as well as adding a touch of drama.

BULLI HOUSE

Also on the South Coast, this beach house is situated on a very tight corner site.  Concerns for privacy and the desire to optimise views has led to an ' upside-down ' plan, with living areas situated on the upper level.

This design has a fragmented roof line to control the visual scale of the building relative to it's tiny site. It also permits solar access to the neighbouring property and neatle seperates the parents retreat from the house proper.

Adjustable louvres were again used for sun control and had the added benefit of achieving  a level of privacy from the street below. Weatherboard and iron continue the worker's cottage theme  which is so much a part of the historical character of the area - and not to mention cost effective.

Once again, careful attention to structural details adds architectural sophistication to the  otherwise restrained cottage form.

MOSMAN HOUSE

Constructed on a very steep site, this house overlooking the Spit Bridge i planned vertically over 3 main levels and 3 linking half levels.

The house features a dramatic cantilevered deck providing the effective outdoor area to the upper level living areas.

Consideration for neighbours views led to the sweeping skillion roof line.