Driftwood
A new family home built on a vacant block of land on the Gippsland Lakes. The unique site offers prominent water views to the North and South, captured by the expansive use of glass. The external form allows natural light to flood into internal spaces throughout the day, then provide protection from the harsh winds and heat prevailing from the West.
The layout concept explores an ‘aging in place’ arrangement, with all daily living amenities located on the same level, with the future provision of a small elevator. The house then expands downstairs to welcome the inhabitation of visitors, children and grandchildren during the holiday seasons.
To maximise the usability of the site, the first floor is elevated by galvanised steel posts, to create a protected outdoor area underneath to escape the heat during the summer months. This area links to an outdoor kitchen and pool to the North, and a large backyard to the South leading down to the canal jetty.
This project was designed in collaboration with MUSK Architecture Studio and built by CADBUILD Construction.
Window seat in office and master bed