13 BURNETT ST, YAMBA

Design brief:

10m wide, 276m2 block with a side slope posed obvious challenges. Clients had owned the old shack halfway up Yamba Hill for a number of years and didn’t know where to start. They were ready to build their beach home and knew there were beautiful views over the Clarence River entrance.
How to configure three bedrooms, study, car accommodation, have enough outdoor area to enjoy the magnificent climate and views, avoid the southerly winds and westerly sun, left them perplexed. They had lots of visitors too, so the guest room needed to be separate. To satisfy all their requests they thought was a big ask.

Design Solution:

The only solution was to work with what nature provided and build to the slope. Three distinct levels interacting with each in a tri level design allow the zoning required. The double height levels protect from bad weather on the south westerly side and house the utility and night time occupation areas. The mid level with study, kitchen, dining and luxury decks faces north east is voluminous and flooded with light. With a perfect north east orientation, it’s warm in winter and cool in summer and looks straight out to the views of the river entrance. Laundry solution, cut out wall and magnificent views from Bed 1 are stand out features, and the clients are delighted with their perfect beach house.