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Anglesea, VIC Wathaurong Poulsen Builders E-GA Under construction |
Nestled on the slopes of Anglesea, Victoria, ‘Jackson’ is a carefully crafted holiday home, designed to seamlessly blend with its environment and cater to various guest dynamics. The primary objective was to create a versatile holiday home that could accommodate family getaways and take full advantage of the panoramic ocean views.
The lower entry level provides a large games room, a shared bathroom, and a communal bunkroom for the growing number of grandchildren. Transitioning to the upper level reveals a central courtyard that provides a protected outdoor area. Attached at the rear are three guest bedrooms, each with private garden views, offering personal escapes within the home.
The core of the house is the kitchen, dining, living & main bedroom, all connecting onto the main deck. The layout enables the rest of the house to be easily closed off when unoccupied.
Externally, the design aims to sit lightly on the land as it emerges from the landscape, cantilevering towards the ocean horizon. Exposed steel, charred timber, and natural stone combine to envelope the building. Internally, the narrative continues with raw blackbutt timber ceilings and natural stone floors throughout, creating a natural ambiance.
The commitment to sustainability is evident in the discreetly positioned solar array on the roof, coupled with electric hot water provisions, high performance window and the removal of gas completely from site.
Anglesea House is an ode to both family and environment, that focuses on the interplay between architecture and the natural world.