ande bunbury builds a tardis-like beach house in coastal australia

created with a tiny footprint and functionality to cater to the coastal lifestyle of the clients, ‘zinc house’ is a compact beach house located on a clifftop and nestled with the trees along the seaside in australia.

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ande bunbury architects approached the design with a focus on sustainability and despite being only 120 sqm, it is able to host from one person to sleeping twelve. the mixed-use furniture can double as extra accommodation. meanwhile, the coastal environment influenced the use of durable and long-lasting materials seen throughout, including its zinc wall cladding, australia hardwood and the composite timber decking.

inside, the varying ceiling heights add depth and intimacy to the home and provide a hidden rooftop viewing deck. around the house, the landscape has been made use to create social outdoor areas including entertainment decks and a sculptured fire pit. furthermore, the building’s angular form gradually rotates alongside the existing trees on site to create a manipulation of perspective. the structure visualizes differently depending on what angle it is is viewed from, thus giving it the nickname of being a tardis in the trees.

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