Surfside House

by Robert Plumb Build & Andrew Burges Architects

The Surfside House by Robert Plumb Build and Andrew Burges Architects reconfigures a home into a space worthy of the stunning views it conveys.

Renovating a two-bedroom semi detached property with a compact footprint and a warren of dark rooms, Andrew Burges Architects have delivered a transformative, contemporary design that has been brought to life by the talented team at Robert Plumb Build.

The clients wanted to exploit the steep site upon which the Clovelly residence is located. As a result the design team explored the notion of continual ascent, in the process creating a home that exploits the water views over the iconic beach below.

Flooring for the project was provided by Tongue n Groove.

Andrew Burges Architects have delivered a transformative, contemporary design that has been brought to life by the talented team at Robert Plumb Build.

Through careful planning, the design of a generous foyer and resolved timber stairwell, enabled the architects to redefine the tradtional residential house layout. The bedroom level is now located on the lower floor with the living / kitchen / dining level above relating to outdoor space and the panoramic views.

The surfside house is the story of a project that maximises the water views over the iconic beach below.

The use of oversized glass windows now enables the family to enjoy the sense of living in the clouds and experience an increased connection to the natural landscape.

The family now enjoy the sense of living in the clouds and experience an increased connection to the natural landscape.

For this carefully detailed and resolved project the collaboration with Robert Plumb Build is described as ‘seamless’ with a sense of constant support stemming from the design awareness of Bill Clifton, the foreman and extended team.