COTTESLOE _ New Residence
Due to commence.
Designed for a family of four with a passion for entertaining, this new residence in Cottesloe is an exercise in passive solar design and spatial flexibility. The home is intentionally structured to facilitate both communal gathering and private retreat, "future-proofing" the layout for the evolving needs of parents and children alike
At the heart of the plan is a central, north-facing courtyard. This protected outdoor "room" acts as the primary thermal and social engine of the house, connecting directly to all internal living areas. By centering the program around this void, the design ensures deep penetration of winter sunlight and effective natural cross-ventilation during the summer months
The design respects the site’s history by preserving a significant established tree in the South East corner. Rather than a peripheral element, the tree is integrated into the architectural experience, serving as the focal point for a dedicated outdoor sitting area and providing natural scale and shade.
The exterior palette is restrained and highly durable, featuring a combination of off-white face brick and light grey metal cladding to the upper storey. This "warm coastal" shell is designed for minimal maintenance against the harsh marine environment.
type
location
client
site area
floor area
| residential - new build
| cottesloe, Western Australia
| private
| 559m2
| 353m2
COTTESLOE _ New Residence
Due to commence.
Designed for a family of four with a passion for entertaining, this new residence in Cottesloe is an exercise in passive solar design and spatial flexibility. The home is intentionally structured to facilitate both communal gathering and private retreat, "future-proofing" the layout for the evolving needs of parents and children alike
At the heart of the plan is a central, north-facing courtyard. This protected outdoor "room" acts as the primary thermal and social engine of the house, connecting directly to all internal living areas. By centering the program around this void, the design ensures deep penetration of winter sunlight and effective natural cross-ventilation during the summer months
The design respects the site’s history by preserving a significant established tree in the South East corner. Rather than a peripheral element, the tree is integrated into the architectural experience, serving as the focal point for a dedicated outdoor sitting area and providing natural scale and shade.
The exterior palette is restrained and highly durable, featuring a combination of off-white face brick and Zincalume cladding to the upper storey. This "warm coastal" shell is designed for minimal maintenance against the harsh marine environment.
