“The lantern roofs were
chosen for their function as
well as their looks,” says
Sanby. “This roof style protects
the clerestory windows that
form an integral part of the allimportant cross ventilation.”
The walls of glazing on the
front structure allow for direct
views to the water from the
courtyard and ground floor of
the rear building.
Construction of the front
pavilion is a masonry base
with exposed structural steel
on the upper level. Supporting
beams on the upper level of the
rear pavilion are concealed.
“To warm up the mainly
steel, concrete and glass home,
we introduced a wood veneer
on the fireplace surround, the
kitchen cabinetry and inlaid
strips on the exposed beams.”
The floors are in a sandy
travertine tile, with the tracking
for the full-size doors set flush
into the floors. This allows a
seamless indoor-outdoor flow.
The grooves incorporate deep
water channels so rainwater
drains rapidly away.
“This home really is about
comfort and ease of upkeep,”
says Sanby. “The courtyard’s
operable roof louvres and fully
sheltered setting make it an
ideal indoor-outdoor living
space whatever the weather.”
Above: Decks, sheltered spaces
and small garden areas are dotted
through the design. The bedroom
overhang provides a pool-side
gathering space complete with
outdoor fireplace. The James Hardie
Scyon Stria cladding features a
shadowline reminiscent of traditional
shiplap cladding, an appropriate
aesthetic for the seaside home.
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