Blairgowrie Gable Beach House
Residential
650sqm
ClientBuilderPrivate
AMG Constructions
AreaTypeServicesConstruction Documentation
Concept Design (with DSA)
Construction Administration
ImagesStatusTess Kelly
Completed
This luxury coastal residence is conceived as a retirement haven with a multi-generational vision in mind. Located a mere 500m from the ocean beaches of the Mornington Peninsula, it balances beauty, practicality and robustness.
Referencing the traditional vernacular of surrounding beach houses, the building comprises three linked gabled pavilions. Vestis aluminium and painted fibre cement wall cladding with Colorbond Ultra steel roofing were selected for their ability to withstand the harsh coastal environment and bushfire prone area. Simple and minimal in expression, each pavilion serves a different purpose and are linked to balance privacy and openness
From the front, the forms are presented as austere, dark and bold. This is reversed internally where light tones with generous proportions and high ceilings amplify the sense of space and openness.
Large glazing panels open up to the surrounds, with long views through corridors capturing the coastal landscape.
Carefully crafted details showcase the natural material palette. Super white dolomite benchtops, polished concrete and terrazzo floors are balanced with warm timber veneer cabinetry and soft furnishings to create a quiet retreat of sophistication and comfort.
As a forever home, implementing sustainable initiatives were intrinsic to the design.
These include concrete floors for thermal mass and comfort, provision for bore water, double glazed and thermally broken aluminium window and door frames, a 7kW PV array installed on the roof, connected to the induction cooktop, ceiling fans for airflow and cooling and an electric vehicle charging station.
