The site is engrossed by nature and aspect, therefore the design competes by being bold, sharp and textural. This boldness and form is also an expression of the clients and their family expanding out of their current holiday house, a caravan.

© Shannon McGrath

Architects: Jarchitecture

Location: Rhyll VIC 3923, Australia

Architect In Charge: Jarchitecture

Design Team: Jason Gec, Jorja Gec

Area: 360.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Shannon McGrath

Builder: Brent Casbolt Builders

Engineer: Meyer Consulting

Pool Contractor : PJ Pools

Site Area : 805m2

© Shannon McGrath
From the architect. The site is engrossed by nature and aspect, therefore the design competes by being bold, sharp and textural. This boldness and form is also an expression of the clients and their family expanding out of their current holiday house, a caravan.

© Shannon McGrath

A solid black box expands out of the ground from nothing into a duality of aspect and function, picking up more materials as it expands toward French Island and Western Port Bay. The top storey acts as a self-sufficient lookout for when it is in use by a single couple, while downstairs acts as a family extension, with focus placed on play around the pool, spa, barbeque dec...