Foreshore House, Pittwater, NSW Residential Building, Australian Housing, Architecture Images
Foreshore House in Pittwater NSW
6 July 2022
Architects: Richard Cole Architecture
Location: Pittwater, Northern Beaches, New South Wales, Australia

Photos: Simon Wood Photography
Foreshore House, NSW
Foreshore House, located on the eastern foreshore of Pittwater in Sydney?s Northern Beaches, was a major renovation of an existing house that suffered significant storm damage. Keeping the footprint and envelope of the existing dwelling to preserve neighbouring views, the dwelling was extensively remodelled to accommodate a large extended family.

The original house featured an exposed solid Oregon frame and this idea was reimagined in the exposed laminated timber hardwood portal frame of the new upper floor. Every room provides spectacular water views, the living areas capturing 180 degree views from Scotland to Lion Islands.
What was the brief"

The brief was to replace a storm damaged house on the foreshore of Pittwater, to the north of Sydney. The house was to accommodate a large extended family, with separate living areas and flexible sleeping arrangements. The house was to engage with the adjacent waterfront and respond to the specific micro-climate of the location. It was to be a relaxed, low maintenance barefoot house.

How does the design respond to the site"

The house features a lightweight floating roof and timber stacking doors that slide away to open the li...