Tony Owen Architects have created the Kerr Residence in Sydney, Australia.
Project description
This family house is located close to Tamarama beach and enjoys views of the beach from the upper level. The client sought a minimal light beach residence.
The existing property had a lush tropical garden at the rear. We sought to preserve this garden and concentrate the residence so that it opened onto the garden as a big out door room which would be an extension of the living area.
The design and style is structured around a timber spine wall operating along the southern boundary. The new residence hangs off this wall. The property opens up to the rear with a big cantilevered concrete wing extending outwards to the garden. This creates solar protection and also extends the space into the garden. The remainder of the house is clad in timber battens and glass louvers to maximise organic ventilation. There is a large central glass enclosure in the middle of the house where the principal stair is located. This atrium supplies light to the centre of the residence
The home was designed according to the principles of passive sustainable design. It utilizes natural supplies such as timber. The central atrium and substantial use of glass louvers maximise natural ventilation and the use of big overhangs promote sun shading. The use of expansive upper deck regions maximise the use of spatial flow and integration with the site.
The property has 3 bedrooms and a household space upstairs, it has an open program living, dining and kitchen on the reduced level with sepparate bedroom/study, laundry and guest bathroom on the lower level.
The external – beach house’ really feel of the property is typical of the area. As time goes on, the untreated extenal timber battens will grey to reflect a weathered sea-side feel.
Architecture: Tony Owen Architects