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Sunshine Beach Residence
Sunshine Beach Residence
Sunshine Beach, Australia
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Sunshine Beach Residence
Sunshine Beach, Australia
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Type
YEAR
2010
SIZE
5000 sqft - 10,000 sqft
BUDGET
$1M - 5M
The building is sited on the dunal slopes of Sunshine Beach, facing north east with extensive views of the Pacific Ocean and Lions Head. In order to accommodate the clients brief of a substantial family home whilst minimising the buildings bulk both from the street and the beach, a large portion of the house has been built below ground.
The house essentially consists of three levels, each housing differing living environments. Each level contains a primary ‘living room’ to the eastern end of the building and an ensuite bedroom to the west. The bedrooms and circulation spaces of the two lower levels are below ground. The thermal benefits of sub ground rooms had to be tempered with the need for these spaces to gain natural light and ventilation. This was achieved through the incorporation of a three storey light and ventilation shaft which also serves as vertical circulation through the building. Various devices such as glass floors and pivoting vents allow natural light and ventilation to penetrate deep into the plan and section of the building. This allows for a ‘stack effect’ to occur with hot air being vented at the top of the light / air well.
The home has been inserted into the natural topography of the site and features natural external materials that will weather over time. This will help a rather substantial building to rest more discreetly within it’s dunal landscape.
The house essentially consists of three levels, each housing differing living environments. Each level contains a primary ‘living room’ to the eastern end of the building and an ensuite bedroom to the west. The bedrooms and circulation spaces of the two lower levels are below ground. The thermal benefits of sub ground rooms had to be tempered with the need for these spaces to gain natural light and ventilation. This was achieved through the incorporation of a three storey light and ventilation shaft which also serves as vertical circulation through the building. Various devices such as glass floors and pivoting vents allow natural light and ventilation to penetrate deep into the plan and section of the building. This allows for a ‘stack effect’ to occur with hot air being vented at the top of the light / air well.
The home has been inserted into the natural topography of the site and features natural external materials that will weather over time. This will help a rather substantial building to rest more discreetly within it’s dunal landscape.
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