The brief is for a modern 5 bed, 2 storey family home @ circa 300sqm total. The site is mixed housing suburban zone site with great sea views to the north, access is from a rear driveway which comes in one storey above the site natural ground level.
The design responds to the site and brief with the following features:
Site layout to maximise solar orientation and sea views.
Open plan living/dining/kitchen on upper level with large areas of glazing/stackers to the north for solar access, balconies to the north for outdoor living areas.
The upstairs has a private wing for master with ensuite and walk-in-robe
Lower floor has large rumpus with access to pool area, guest bedroom wing with family room, ensuite and laundry.Additional three bedrooms for kids
Pool area and lower deck designed to retain privacy from the neighbours
Double garage and vehicle turning on upper level to rear off site to work with existing levels and maximise footprint to the north for the sun/ views.
Robust materials and detailing used. A simple palette of materials includes stacked brick, fibre cement cladding to give a clean, modern aesthetic.