White and Timber House, Modern New South Wales Home, Australian Real Estate Architecture, NSW Residence Photos
White and Timber House by 7 Mile Beach
9 Jan 2023
Design: Kibbin Design Studio
Location: 7 Mile Beach, New South Wales, Australia

Photos: Tim Shaw Photography
White and Timber House, New South Wales
The site of White and Timber House has unlimited access to an iconic South Coast view along 7 Mile Beach with Cullunghutti Mountain in the background. In response to site orientation and angle of the view, the house features a segmented floor plan set around an internal courtyard. An open riser stair and void area runs adjacent to the courtyard acting as a light-well and intern provides natural heating and cooling throughout the home.
Inspired by the location, the repeating sail or wave like roofline is evident from all angles. We chose to incorporate sustainable shiplap timber cladding, to soften and contrast with the concrete and brick structure and as materials that could withstand the harsh onshore weather that batters the site form the south. This textural material pallet increases the dynamic play of light and shadow which falls over the house each day.

Exterior timber batten details are carried through to the interior of the home, evident around the central void area and open riser stair detailing.

What was the brief"

A coastal 4 bedroom home for a creative couple to share with family

What were the key challenges"

Balancing solar orientation with...