Sandbreak Overlook
Architectural elements and context. Instead of referencing traditional beach architectural elements, which is most used along its local shoreline, the home references another common shoreline-built element. Historically, perceived as a boundary element; separating yards and public beaches from private, Dune fencing or Sandbreak fencing is now associated with saving our coastal environment by stabilizing dunes which limit erosion and foster plant and animal life. To reference this the built form uses wire-brushed Shou Sugi Ban fins. The zigzagging fencing inspires and is referenced in and used at fenestration to increase the spacing of the fins to increase view and window cleaning. The spacing is based on a mathematical sine curve that gives the facade its wave-like effect.