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Hale

Having been confined to a motorised wheelchair since childhood, Toby desired a house that would facilitate his independence and freedom, as well as provide a home for his turtle and school of fish. His home is robust and masculine providing stimulation, exercise, shelter, views and access that enables him to connect easily with essential local facilities such as the local supermarket, post office and pub. From his upper level living space, Toby can observe coastal shipping movements, the annual whale migration, the passage of clouds overhead, how the surf is breaking and his fish in surprising places throughout the house.

Maddern

This spacious and airy house design was taken from the ‘Mimosa’ house design by Rettke Builders.High ceilings, large rooms and a living area that flows from the elevated front deck boasting stunning ocean views through the kitchen living areas and back to the rear alfresco and outdoor kitchen.Beautiful hardwood post, milled from the family farm support the front awning and frame the front door area.

Energy efficiencies include:- 2 kws of photovoltaic cells; solar powered hws with gas backup; 2 x 10,000 litre concrete in-ground water tanks double glazing.

Rofe Bemboka House and Gallery

The brief was for a house and gallery that could be used to showcase a large collection of Australian pottery, books and paintings. The building needed to be placed high on the block with a broad northerly face to capitalize the river and mountain views and e sheltered from the wind. From the road the building presents a modest single level facade with a welcoming verandah and glazed entry to link the home, gallery and deck, and connects to the partially buried lower level bedrooms, storage areas and northerly garden via an open stair.

Rowe

The clients wanted a house that was modern, sympathetic to the rural/coastal location and provide a high level of interest in shapes, external materials finishes and extensive use of glass in the living areas to provide a light and airy feel.

The house was to take advantage of the northerly/westerly views, and include external living spaces that provided the balance of sun and wind protection, while incorporating the highest possible solar passive capability.

Freedman

Celebrating the laid back beach lifestyle at Tathra, this house also maintains high levels of privacy for its owners from omnipresent neighbours.

The family requested an open plan house that would cater for large parties and lots of visitors. When the large cavity sliding doors are open the upstairs living area expands to open out onto the undercover living space. Upstairs is predominately for the parents’ use while downstairs is the domain of the two children and their dog. The family room downstairs can be closed off from the rest of the house by sliding a timber panel screen across the staircase.

Freedman

A dark stained marine ply feature wall extends from the entry through the living areas and out to the decks. Visually it anchors the house onto the site providing a dynamic focus that links the inside with the outside. Other timber elements include yellow stringy floors, decks, custom seating and external cladding in ironbark. Colorbond flat sheet and corrugated steel provides clean and sharp lines externally.

The internal framing uses structural steel posts, beams and bracing to maintain strength in this high wind area. Citi coloured colorbond steel flat sheet, secured with metal rivets, provides a simple clean and sharp look alongside the colorbond corrugated steel sheet walls. Colorbond steel roof with large custom built gal steel gutters double as a fascia. Colorbond cappings are used extensively around the timber and plywood walls both inside and out. The corrugated gal steel water tank is located boldly adjacent to the front door with galvanized chain at the front porch supporting the entry cover way.

Jack
Jacks House This eye-catching home takes the notion of coastal living very seriously, with a casual atmosphere and plenty of room for entertaining. Designed for a couple looking to enjoy this home right up until their twilight years. All four levels are linked with ramps both internal and external, surrounding an internal garden. Undercover golf buggy parking was part of the design as the block adjoins the local golf course.

Rogers

This grand home is simply stunning. Sweeping curves are a design feature, right through to the bedrooms. Colorbond roofing and cladding add a contemporary touch, floor to ceiling windows bring the outdoors in, providing the owners with a connection with the surrounding bushland. A smooth arc in the kitchen bench continues the play on curves.

Wheatley
Wheatley House A light filled well ventilated home taking in the surrounding ocean and bush views. High ceilings open plan living with louvre windows. 3 skylights luminate the central living area. The beautiful Balinese inspired ensuite is the icing on the cake. All this and built on a steep and difficult site.