Located high above the township of Waratah Bay this house replaces a 1980s project home.

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Architects: Hayne Wadley Architecture

Location: Waratah Bay VIC 3959, Australia

Design Team: Andrew Hayne, Katherine Wadley

Area: 210.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Rhiannon Slatter

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From the architect. Located high above the township of Waratah Bay this house replaces a 1980s project home.

© Rhiannon Slatter

The long low silhouette of the northern elevation greets visitors after the drive up from Waratah Avenue. A take on the modernist box with a strong roof line, highlight windows and relatively solid facade this elevation deliberately shields you from the dramatic view, leaving the reveal until you enter. In its wall of glazed bricks two tones have been used and a pattern created. An interpretation of M.C. Escher's 'Metamorphosis III' triangles move from west to east beginning to transform as they reach the end. As you follow the building around the east and south these triangles transform into birds, flying up towards the living/dining. A metaphor for escape that is in keeping with the home's purpose as a weekender.
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Floor Plan

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In contrast to this the living/dining ...