Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home Coastal family home Share Tweet Help Situated on a coastal golf course estate, this predominantly concrete and timber home is perfect for a family White tiles behind the vanity balance out the more earthy tones on the floor and walls Design: Altereco DesignAbout the project (text supplied):How is the project unique?From the outside the building looks very simplistic but very intricate in the detail - the craftsmanship of the builder needs to be acknowledged.What are the sustainability features? The joinery is on display in this living room Maximised the orientation and ventilation to use the sea breezeBlade wall was positioned on the west side of the building to protect from the prevailing weather systemsWhat was the brief?Family home on coastal golf course estate. The father-in-law works in concrete so they wanted to use as much of this natural material as possible. Family of 4 (including 1 avid golfer!). Timber plays of nicely against this black floor What were the key challenges?Working with concrete. There was a level of experimentation with black concrete/different mixes and various finishes. Concrete can be a fickle material and you can never fully control the final product. It will also change over time.What were the solutions?Finding a good builder that was happy to experiment with the concrete.. We incorporated natural materials like recycled Australian hardwoods to help hero and accentuate the concrete's natural beauty. We incorporated a concrete 'spine' from front to back that offers glimpses of the courtyard and a line of sight to the golf course. Story by: David Renwick 19 Dec, 2017 New Home Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Farmhouse with flair 01 Dec, 2024 Falling water 01 Dec, 2024 Surface attraction 01 Dec, 2024 We know the Specialists Similar Stories