A Series of Boxes

别墅

分类：别墅建筑

内容：实景照片

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An elevated site, overlooking a bay, required a beach-house design that would take in the panoramic views. Designed by BBP Architects, this three-tiered house includes a garage on the ground level, two bedrooms on the first level, a kitchen/livmg/dining area on the third level and two bedrooms and a bathroom above. While the ceiling heights are generous on each level, the architects were required to not exceed the height limit of 7 metres above ground level. "It set up the envelope to work from," says architect David Balestra-Pimpmi of BBP Architects. The architects were keen to ensure all the living spaces had views. Apart from the service areas (such as the laundry and bathrooms), all the bedrooms and living spaces have an unimpeded view of the water. "We were loosely inspired by the aesthetics of a 1950s pole-framed beach house. This residence acknowledges simple relaxed retreat-like qualities, without being retrospective." says Balestra-Pimpini. Glass, steel, metal cladding and stone create a new language for this weekend retreat. The house, which is approximately 350 square metres, was designed in a series of square boxes, supported by a light steel structure. Like the exterior, which features elements such as glass balustrades, the interior spaces feature open timber staircases with wire stainless-steel cabling that allows the spaces to appear continuous rather than segmented. Creating a double void over the living/dining area, also accentuates the transparency within the home. Large glass sliding doors to the balconies further blur the division between indoor and outdoor areas. As Balestra-Pimpini says, "The owners simply provided a list of the rooms that were required, four bedrooms, two bathrooms and a need to engage with the view. Keeping it simple is our mantra."


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