Waitpinga Retreat / Mountford Williamson Architecture

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  • Area Area of this architecture project
    Area:  175 m²
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project
    Year:  2015
  • Photographs
    Photographs:  Philip Handforth
  • Manufacturers Brands with products used in this architecture project

    Manufacturers: Pilkington, James Hardie, Adbri Designer Masonry, Fielders, Ridgewood Timber, Sikkens, Spantec, Stovax Riva, Woodlite Joinery
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Text description provided by the architects. The Waitpinga Retreat is a true holiday home, allowing the owners to escape their city life, and enjoy their coastal property and the company of family and friends in a casual and informal setting.

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Plan
Plan
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The siting of the house provides an intimate connection with the remnant bushland on one side and dramatic coastal views on the other. A breezeway, which separates the one bedroom home from the guest quarters is the focal point of the home, creating an indoor-outdoor space under one main roof.

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It provides flexibility operating as an open verandah or as a sunroom when the glazed bi-fold doors are closed.

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