Copacabana House

Copacabana, Australia

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Copacabana House

Copacabana, Australia

Firm

McGregor Westlake Architecture

Type

Residential › Private House

YEAR

2013

This house is sited on the southeast corner of Copacabana within a fairly typical suburban subdivision. Beach and headland views are to the south, and the street and entry are to the north. A gentle rise of dunes defines the southern boundary. The site is otherwise fairly flat and blessed with an abundance of native flora, on the dune itself and a series of sizable banksias along the eastern edges of the block.

The house is made up of two primary and contrasting elements. On the ground floor stretching north-south is a 78 x 20 foot concrete plinth housing three small bedrooms, bathrooms, and the garage. Protection and privacy are afforded with head flashings and timber shutters. All rooms open to the garden.

Above and at right angles to the plinth below, the pavilion structure bridges east-west across the block to maximize both the southern prospect and northern aspect. Containing bedroom 1 and the primary living areas, a generous skillion roof, solid side walls, and slide away doors open the room up like a reveal to the view.

Photographs by Brett Boardman

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Copacabana House

Copacabana, Australia

Copacabana House

Copacabana, Australia

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