South Beach House features a generous square format footprint arranged around a large central courtyard. A solid perimeter wall provides a sophisticated external silhouette which creates a sense of internal privacy. Light and ventilation are drawn across an expanse of nature to permeate every corner of the interior from which views to vegetation are framed with the precise horizontal plane of the roof floating above. The position of the house engages with an existing central berm as a landscape gesture and positions the pool in an elevated location connecting to both the central courtyard and site beyond. Entry to South Beach House is beneath a deep eave that links to the main living and entertaining spaces to the south, maintaining privacy while allowing northern sunlight deep into living spaces and a sunken lounge area. In contrast to lightweight coastal typologies, South Beach House integrates into its site via a harmonious palette of concrete and stone establishing a complimentary backdrop that is resilient and embedded, counterbalancing the ethereality of light filtering through the surrounding gum trees and opening outwards towards selected garden spaces in a purposeful and thoughtful way.

Under Construction – S K Dunstan Builders