This holiday house is located on an elevated site overlooking Peregian Beach and foreshore. It has
been designed to take full advantage of dramatic ocean views. The house steps down the site which
helps connect internal and external spaces to the ground plane. Courtyard spaces have been
introduced to reduce building bulk, capture north light and promote thru building viewing
opportunities to the pool, ocean and other areas of the house. Where possible the building has been
designed to be single room in width to maximise cross/thru natural light and ventilation. A central
circulation spine is flanked by an off form concrete wall which continues for the length of the
house. This is the key feature of the house, it provides thermal mass for natural climate control,
defines the circulation spine and the off form board finish presents a weathered driftwood
character.
maintenance and robust characteristics. Solar hot water
systems have been installed and roof water is collected in above ground tanks for reuse.