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This new house is one of a handful along the water's edge. Replacing an old beach shack with a new house gave the architects an opportunity to match the design with the location. The focus is on the beach, the bay and the sand dunes.
The owners, who have grown-up children, not only wanted a design commensurate with the view, but also a house that could be used when the children weren't there. "They didn't want to be greeted with a series of large rooms that weren't going to be occupied," says architect Alfred cle Bruyne. So the architects created two living zones that could be occupied independently of each other.
On the top floor are the main bedroom, ensuite, kitchen and living area. On the ground floor are three bedrooms, main kitchen and living area. Both levels have generous access to the outdoor areas. On the ground leve the walls of the house are extended to frame the outdoor areas, creating privacy and protection from the wind. And on the second level, there is a continuous outdoor deck that wraps around the entire space. While the outdoor space, framed with glass balconies, appears exposed to the elements, a retractable awning on the roof can be used for protection, 1t's automated. You can quickly batten down when the weather changes,' says de Bruyne.
The facade is clad in western red cedar. Crisp and contemporary, it presents a modest face to the street. However, once through the front door, full-length glass windows face the view As de Bruyne say, "The design celebrates the position- it's a regular size block. but you don't feel as you are are hemmed in. The neighbour's front garden are part of the larger picture
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