Winner - Residential Buildings up to 250m2 - BDA State Design Awards 2006
	Winner - Residential Buildings up to 250m2 - BDA National Design Awards 2007

LOT 18 BARRIE ST, COFFS HARBOUR

Design Brief:

Clients were experiencing a lifestyle change having discarded their antique furniture and much of their “clutter” in favour of clean uncluttered lines. They had downsized considerably from a family of 6 children to one teenager still at home. The challenge was to create an understated contemporary home to fit with the existing urban landscape of 1920 + 1950 style homes. To allow a natural flow of internal, external and varying living spaces for entertaining and privacy for all family members. A lap pool, room for a boat, double carport and workshop all had to be accommodated on this 600m2 block.

Design Solution:

Simplicity and understatement in design and colour along with a 120 year old mango tree allows an easy blend into the existing urban landscape. The building fans to form two interlocking wings purposefully encircling private courtyards and gardens. One wing is for teenagers and guests while the other includes living areas, kitchen, master suite, bathroom and office which wrap around a northern lap pool. 3m wide bi fold doors open to full width timber steps and a central deck/meals area which skilfully connects these two wings. Carport doubles as entry and allows access to boat storage. Spacious workshop is located at the rear.