Overview

This house is located at Cloudy Bay on the southern end of Bruny Island. Its 33 hectare, beach front site, comprised a combination of pre-disturbed farmland and heath covered coastal dune.

A primary objective of the project was to create an appropriately scaled and sited intervention which minimised impact on its natural environment, while re-generating the pre-disturbed landscape by removing weeds and reintroducing native species.

Conceptually the house comprises two primary zones interlinked in a conventional ‘bi-nuclear’ plan. The two zones are conceived as a functional inversion of each other. An open plan, light weight, transparent structure forms the living zone and heavier, enclosed and protective structure forms the sleeping zone. The two, straddle a series of timber and concrete external decks strategically positioned in relation to adjacent internal areas, sun, specific views and shelter from prevailing winds

Materials have been chosen for their environmental qualities, fitness for purpose and appropriateness to the site and context, including macrocarpa cladding. This timber, harvested from redundant farm wind breaks, has excellent durability and has been left untreated and allowed to naturally turn silver grey.

Client Testimonial

“We had an extremely positive experience working with the architectural firm, 1 Plus 2. From the initial design, to construction phase services and post occupancy, 1 Plus 2 paid enormous attention to details, provided comprehensive supporting drawings. demonstrated creativity and sensitivity to environmental suitability, was responsive to our requirements, provided good communications and competent project management.

We coordinated the construction of our Cloudy Bay Beach House on Bruny Island, an Island off the coast of Tasmania, from our primary residence in Upstate NY in the US without a hitch and within the budget. The 1 Plus 2 team exhibited enthusiasm, pride, sensitivity to the location and community and paid great attention to detail on workmanship of contractors.

They worked on our behalf to secure fair builder pricing and assisted with Council approval process. Additionally they helped with furnishing and lighting and provided guidance on appliances and landscaping. We highly recommend their services to future clients. You won't be disappointed.”