Coastal Residence design in Tasmania by Dock4 Architecture
The White Perrin house was built on 18.2 Hectares Site area on the eastern coast of North Bruny Island, Tasmania, approximately 800 metres of coastal frontage including a secluded beach. This Natural timber house was completed by Dock4 Architecture on 2006-2008. Short distance south of Dennes Point, the site is undulating and drops steeply to the east, with dramatic views over Storm Bay to Cape Raoul and deep ocean beyond. With 140 sqm Floor Area and 62 sqm Deck Area, this Coastal Residence is the result from what the client wish, where he were drawn to the drama of the site and rather than site their house higher up on the site on more level ground, chose to locate the house on the edge of the steepest part of the site, creating stunning and dramatic views to the coast and ocean to the east and south-east. This prompted the design approach that the building should be anchored to the steep slope while leaning out towards the views.
The challenge for the architects is to capture the site stunning views to the east and south-east while creating an energy efficient building gathering solar warmth from the north. Energy efficiency was high on the client’s agenda and was achieved through careful design and the utilization of high spec timber framed double glazing and substantial insulation. Careful attention was paid to the passage of the sun at all times of year to ensure that the house was warm and light-filled.
Natural timber is the predominant material used, with Macracarpa Pine vertical board external cladding and decking. Recycled timbers are featured in internal floors, doors and joinery. The house is all about its location allowing direct experience of the surrounding environment, the dramatic geography and proximity to deep ocean. Please take a look for this Ocean views house picture here which was taken by Photographer Jonathan Wherrett.
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