An idyllic location in the Australian town of Queenscliff gives this residence, designed by John Wardle Architects, a peaceful setting in harmony with nature. The open house on the coast of Victoria, Australia, combines refined architecture with thoughtful design.
Modern house on the coast of Australia with the open space
The wood-clad facade gives the coastal home a distinctly Australian character and reflects an environmentally aware approach. The residence offers 665 square meters of living space spread over three floors. Its orientation gives the rooms views over the bay entrance and the nearby shoreline, while a carefully placed stairway leads upward to even broader views of the landscape.
Open coastal house with beautiful views
The interior is spacious, bright and connected to the coastal setting. Wood floors and carefully crafted railings add warmth and comfort. In the kitchen, Calacatta marble brings timeless elegance, its brilliant white surface and gray-green veining contrasting beautifully with the reddish-brown timber floor. The south-facing room offers spectacular views of the skyline.
The facade has a perfect design
Seen from the beach, the house appears spacious and open. Privacy, however, has not been compromised: a tall fence surrounds the property, and the unusual wood facade also works as an effective visual screen. Queenscliff Residence by John Wardle Architects won several architecture awards in 2011.
Photo by: Trevor Mein
Asymmetrical house facade
Viewing terrace with a breathtaking landscape view
Queenscliff residence within
The semi-open area
Significant contrasts in the kitchen provide visual accents
Reddish-brown hardwood inside
Lots of natural light floods the rooms
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