The project involved alterations and additions to a modest holiday coast house built in 1973. The client wanted to improve the existing
amenities and bedrooms and to extend the living spaces whilst still keeping the character of a holiday house.
The block is located
on the headland between
Even though 75% of the existing building was retained the additions and alterations have transformed
it into a contemporary holiday house that takes advantage of its setting and ocean views.
Downstairs, the entry and stair access was switched from the middle of the house to the front to present a more legible and friendly entrance and to rationalize access to the guest rooms.
Upstairs, the flat roof to the living areas was replaced with a new raked ceiling + large overhanging eaves.
This large roof provides the setting for the open plan kitchen, dining and lounge areas. The large floor-to-ceiling glazing extends
the space onto the new deck and beyond to the surrounding forest and ocean views.
