Emu Bay, South Australia
Max Pritchard Architect
Post By:Kitticoon Poopong
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| Photo © Courtesy of Sam Noonan |
Panoramic sea views and wind protection were strong design determinants of this spectacular
holiday home. Timber decked terraces either side of the living area provide outdoor seating options for different wind directions. The sheltered rear
courtyard, framed by the building, large
water tanks and
timber screens focuses on a wood fired pizza oven.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Sam Noonan |
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| Photo © Courtesy of Sam Noonan |
Corrugated colorbond, timber windows, flooring and decking, reinforces the relaxed timeless holiday atmosphere whilst the
floating roof form adds drama to the exposed site.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Sam Noonan |
With an exposed site of sweeping views, the clients required a relaxed holiday home that maximizes views, but provided sheltered outdoor areas.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Sam Noonan |
The living area, with its dominant floating “lid” roof, emphasizes the drama of the exposed site. Two bedroom wings radiate from this core, and enclose a rear sheltered courtyard focusing on a wood fired pizza oven. Indented timber decks, either side of the living area, provide other options for sheltered outdoor living, with the choice dictated by
wind direction.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Sam Noonan |
The building is elevated a meter above the ground to maximize the view and reinforce the dramatic form.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Sam Noonan |
Double glazing and high performance glass, cross ventilation and fans for cooling and a highly efficient combustion heater for heating, minimize energy use. Hot water is from an efficient electric
heat pump.
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| Photo © Courtesy of Sam Noonan |
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| floor plan--drawing Courtesy of Max Pritchard Architect |
The people
Architects: Max Pritchard Architect
Location: Emu Bay, South Australia
Photographs: Sam Noonan
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