Wildcoast House
FGR Architects has brought the best of simple, minimalist design to Wildcoast Road, Portsea, by creating a rectangular module home that effortlessly stands out amongst the establishment. The design is meticulous and considerate where upon first look, the family residence appears to be floating, as it sits perched on a crest. The unique land typology allows for a six-meter cantilever before gently cascading. The unique engineering behavior of the build informs its considered design approach. A core central module stabilizes the two parts of the unique linear structure that is precisely 30 meters in length and 11 meters wide.
Truly taking advantage of the top-of-hill location, the undercroft of the floating ?wing? allows for three cars to be housed in a covered space. The true beauty of the home though is experienced in the journey of arrival. Cars must navigate a ?battle axe? layout from the surrounding parkland, moving through a pear tree-lined driveway before finally walking up a definitive trail of stone steps to the front door. Cleverly, the rear of the home is experienced before the front, with the main entry point easily accessible at the back. Photography by © Peter Bennetts
FGR Architects Director Feras Raffoul says it was important that the home allowed for privacy but still maximized the incredible views of Portsea back beach and the surrounding parklands. ?We really took advantage of the unique location and typology of the site to truly appreci...