Blueys Beach is a popular holiday destination, on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The original houses in this coastal village are simple fibro or weatherboard structures. They are weather beaten and basic, yet they generally offer a relaxing beach holiday experience. Unfortunately, when properties change hands, original buildings are often replaced by large suburban houses, which have little recognition of place and relate poorly to the immediate context

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Architects: Bourne Blue Architecture · Office Profile

Location: Blueys Beach NSW 2428, Australia

Area: 119.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Shane Blue

Engineer: Izzat Consulting Engineers
Builder: Sugar Creek Building

© Shane Blue

From the architect. Blueys Beach is a popular holiday destination, on the Mid North Coast of NSW. The original houses in this coastal village are simple fibro or weatherboard structures. They are weather beaten and basic, yet they generally offer a relaxing beach holiday experience. Unfortunately, when properties change hands, original buildings are often replaced by large suburban houses, which have little recognition of place and relate poorly to the immediate context

© Shane Blue

This house was designed on an empty but narrow (12m x 42m) block. A large Angophera tree and s...