The Starboard House sits one hundred metres or so back from the coast. Key to the design of the proposed addition was to balance the views to the ocean while controlling the direct western sunlight and prominent winter wind direction.
The brief for the Starboard House included a master bedroom, en suite, and walk-in-robe all to fit within a small pocket of the garden that is nestled between the existing family home and a functional garden shed / storgage room.
The addition was pushed as far east as possible so as not to encroach on the lawn area or the views to the garden from the existing living room. Key to the design was maximising every little bit of space within each room using customised storage and very efficient room layouts. The western facade was activated with a three-layered shading system of sheer, blind, and external awning that protected the full height and width glazing of the picture window when needed.
Louvred windows were aligned on adjacent walls in the bedroom and walk-in-robe to encourage airflow through the rooms and to maximise the cooling south-westerly breezes in summer.
Durable materials and subtle colours were selected to highlight the established garden space and to blend with the existing building forms and natural elements.
Architecture: Skein
Engineering: Magryn Engineering
Construction: Adelaide Built