Werri Beach House 01

The original Werri Beach House was dark and rested on a long thin area of land with a traditional front facing view. The new owners wanted to build a light-filled family holiday house in a modern and simple design that paid homage to coastal style. Our design re-orientated the home while the skillion roof form raised the North side of the house for additional sun penetration during winter months as well as captured rainwater to feed the tanks for the property. The exterior timber walkway linked the entry, garage, pool, yard and studio in one design element. Small and large group functionality was important so we designed a kitchen that opened up to the BBQ and pool with an island constructed on wheels so it can be moved if more space is needed. Our clients wanted to pay homage to the area and the Australian vernacular shed which led to the corrugated iron used on the exterior of the house.