CURL CURL HOUSE

Schematic Design

Significant alterations and additions to a house located on a spectacularly positioned block with panorama views North over Curl Curl beach and East out to the Tasman Sea.⁣⁣⁣⁣

The existing dwelling had followed the orientation of the neighbouring houses to the⁣ West and had focused solely on the North views. To take advantage of the corner site⁣ a new pavilion is proposed. This new pavilion is rotated to align with the rock pool on the adjacent shoreline and provide a transition to the orientation of the dwellings that continue further south along the road. This twisting of the orientations also creates a ‘negative’ space which is utilised on both levels. On the Ground Floor it provides a glazed foyer space and on the First Floor a recessed balcony allows the interior spaces to be completely opened up, while maintaining privacy from the road and beach.⁣⁣⁣⁣

The design seeks to achieve a harmony between opening up to the stunning views yet sheltering from the extreme exposure to the natural elements, close proximity to traffic and privacy concerns. This balance is achieved through a series of operable, perforated screens wrapping around the balconies on the northern facade. The movement and operation of the brass screens also provides a sense of dynamism which will reflect the changing conditions of each day.⁣⁣

BLa team members: Blake Letnic