Elanora House Project Book

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WINNER 2018

Australian Institute of Architects Country Division - New House

elanora house

Family beach retreat.

2018

Location: Pottsville, New South Wales

Located on the Pottsville beachfront, Elanora House occupies a sloping site that rises to meet the crest of the dune and give way to expansive views over the Pacific Ocean.

Intended as a family weekender, the brief called for a home that could comfortably accommodate a family of 5, along with their extended family in a way that allowed for both communal activity and opportunity for privacy and retreat.

The house has been divided into two distinct wings to provide both separation when extended family or friends visit, and to allow the landscape to continue to fall through the site. The staggered plan arrangement offers a variety of external space that can perch the occupants out on the edge to take in the full panoramic ocean views, or provide outdoor spaces sheltered from the harsh sun and strong winds when needed.

Awards:

Winner of the New Houses 2018 Award - Australian Institute of Architects Country Division

Project Team: Matt Cooper, Larissa Searle, Marguerite Pollard, Takuya Watanabe, Daniel Evans

Photography: Daniel Evans

Engineer: Glynn Tucker Consulting Engineers

Landscape Architect: Plummer and Smith

Builder: DiNardo Building Solutions

“We first met Matt Cooper 10 years ago. He was referred by a friend after we had difficulty choosing an architect for our next home. We knew we had found the right person when in our first meeting Matt said to us that he wanted to design a home that as soon as we walked in the front door, we would take a deep breath and feel like we had just left the rest of the world behind us”.

“Matt’s approach to design very much centres around everyday livability. He spends a lot of time getting to know how you live and/or want to live in your home before discussions of detailed layouts, design and finishes. What he designs is for the client, and not for his portfolio”.

“We adore both homes that Aspect have designed for us. Our current residence in Brisbane and a beach house in Northern NSW. Both are very different and were designed for different stages in our family’s lives and both are exactly what we were after”.

“I can’t wait for the next project with Aspect Architecture”.

Anthony Salpietro - 2020