We want the home grounded. Giving a sense of permanence and connected to the earth, arising from the slope of the land, achieved with the durability of concrete blocks and the local reference of Central Coast sandstone.
A home of two pavilions separated by a walkway that is elevated and uncovered with the purpose to see the sun, moon, and stars, to feel the wind, heat and cold. A main living pavilion and a separate bedroom ‘retreat’ pavilion with attached private courtyard sheltering a sauna and a semi-outdoor bath using timber, bamboo, and greenery – a space to exercise, meditate, sunbake and read.
The pavilions are to be designed as a calm relaxed space. Unpretentious, no cliches or cookie cutter in design but unique for our functional needs. Achieved with some elements of a mid-century Central Coast weekender and using natural Australian colours of eucalyptus green, ochre, charred black, wattle, and a cheeky sparkle of bronze inside.
A landscape that respects the water and health of the earth. Providing a home for mostly indigenous and some edible plants. Also, the use of wood, stone, metal, and individual plants to which we have our own story with and leaning into Japanese design elements.
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