Beach House

Replacement dwelling to create a family beach house with far reaching views across the bay. The flexible layout enables further division to form smaller guest rooms for extended family stays. The property is set behind a defensive sea wall, but living areas are also located above the 1 in 200 year undefended flood level, with split-level accommodation adding variety and character. A lower level wellness suite opens directly onto the sheltered sunken garden with direct access to the beach. The separate double garage annex incorporates a beautiful home office space above. A series of dual-pitch rooflines modulate the built form, giving expression to separate living and sleeping areas, and reducing the visual mass of this large house. Generous gable windows offer wide views to the sea, each set within the deep frame of its over-sailing roofline to provide shelter from the prevailing wind, and shading from high summer sun. Full RIBA Services provided through all stages up to completion of the external envelope.