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Angle Sea House

Angle Sea House

The Angle Sea House, Anglesea 2019 - 2020

Originally built in the 1960s, this two-storey coastal home in Anglesea has been sensitively reimagined through a series of thoughtful alterations and additions. The clients approached us seeking to increase floor area and improve the functionality of the home without losing the character and charm of the original building. The result is a contemporary intervention that enhances liveability while remaining respectful to its coastal setting and mid-century roots.

The additions focus on improving the flow of daily life — clarifying circulation, expanding communal areas, and better connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. Living areas are opened up to one another and to the views, while material and spatial continuity ensure a seamless relationship between old and new.

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Passive solar principles underpin the design. East- and west-facing glazing brings filtered winter sunlight into the Living spaces, while deep eaves and carefully positioned shading protect against overheating in the summer months. The central stair core acts as a lightwell and thermal buffer, with sliding panels that allow the stair to be closed off when needed to moderate heat. An abundance of openable windows invites cross ventilation, capitalising on prevailing coastal breezes to naturally cool the home.

The large, heavily treed frontage provided a unique design challenge and opportunity. East-facing glazing welcomes morning sun and long views, while the stairwell window filters in dappled afternoon light through the tree canopy. All new windows are double-glazed with low-e glass, ensuring thermal performance without compromising the visual connection to the landscape.

The material palette reflects the natural tones of the surrounding bushland, with timber and muted finishes grounding the home in place. These modest but deliberate updates honour the memory of the original house, while allowing it to evolve into a more generous and sustainable family retreat.

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