2020 Southern Architecture Awards Winner
Cliff House
The architect’s interpretation of the brief has resulted in enjoyable spaces that can be opened up or closed, a flexibility that means the spaces can have quite different personalities depending on the time of the day or the inclination of the client. Dedicated circulation space is limited to the compressed links, heightening the sense of delight when entering the central kitchen and entertaining space. Elsewhere, passage is from room to room, further enhancing the spatial efficiency of the plan. Throughout the house, black and natural cedar offset each other and, along with the featured metalwork, complement the building’s simple form. Nestled among tall gum trees with views across a bay, the house has an unassuming presence, and the integrity of the design intention is evident in the care taken to minimise the impact on the surrounding environment.
- Practice
- Mason & Wales Architects Ltd
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Southern
