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Jost Architects used a blend of washed brick, concrete, and hardwoods to take the midcentury plan to its full potential.
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Project Details:
Location: Mollymook Beach, New South Wales, Australia
Architect: Jost Architects
Builder: Jack James Construction
Year Built: 2020
Footprint: 2,174 square feet
Lot Size: 7,308 square feet
From the Architect: "While the house was set on a flat, roughly 7,319-square-foot block just one road back from the beach, the existing dwelling had some challenges. Inside, the house was dark, with a compromised, multilevel floor plan featuring one-and-a-half bedrooms and no real connection to the backyard. The late 1970s house had also been given an ill-thought-out internal makeover in the 1990s which was beginning to look tired and dated. Our client’s brief was simple: to give them a house that functioned better for their active family and looked great as well! The design was inspired by the midcentury vernacular of the original part of the house but nearby beach houses as well, featuring their distinctive skillion roofs and simple but robust materials."
The use of white breeze blocks for the external brickwork at the front directly references classic beach houses found throughout the area.
Photo Courtesy of The Palm Co.
"The existing envelope was reduced to one square, central structure on the ground floor, which now contains the updated kitchen and living area. We then built out in three directions to create a more cohesive and connected interior."
Photo Courtesy of The Palm Co.
"The existing envelope was reduced to one square, central structure on the ground floor, which now contains the updated kitchen and living area. We then built out in three directions to create a more cohesive and connected interior."
Photo Courtesy of The Palm Co.
See the full story on Dwell.com: A ’70s Beach House in Australia Goes From Basic to Breathtaking
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By: Keren Dillard
Title: A ’70s Beach House in Australia Goes From Basic to Breathtaking
Sourced From: www.dwell.com/article/mollymook-beach-house-jost-architects-midcentury-renovation-b3b79e44
Published Date: Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:51:39 GMT
