Zugai Strudwick Architects

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Zugai Strudwick Architects
38 Reviews

Nelson Bay

Modern Water front house on Nelson Bay
Project Year: 2023
Project Cost: More than $2,000,000 AUD
Country: Australia
Postcode: 2315
New house at Nelson Bay that hugs the landscape, melding into the bushland a capturing bay views through angled balconies and side windows. Split level design with raked ceilings and overhead windows makes for a breezy, calm, beachside home.
Nelson Bay
applinace cupboard, bar, wine fridge
Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay
Compact laundries save space
Nelson Bay
Mel, our clients and Custom Build builders.
Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay
Modern new split level house overlooking Nelson Bay. The brief was to take advantage of the views which we managed to do from most rooms by angling the windows out at the side. Skilion roof and overhead window let ligt flow in.
Nelson Bay
Angled balcony takes advantage if the views with cut out section shielding the neighbours but gain light and breezes
Nelson Bay
Large family bathroom with freestanding bath
Nelson Bay
Bedroom have extra high ceilings with overhead windows
Nelson Bay
The home office located at the street front side again with high overhead windows
Nelson Bay
Neutral palate
Nelson Bay
Even the bedroom get views down to the water by stepping the wall out and angling the window down towards the view
Nelson Bay
The variation in ceiling heights adds drama to the open plan area
Nelson Bay
We design our own kitchens to suit the owners tastes and the spaces we have designed. The kitchen is pushed back under the windows above creating a bulk-head over. The frosted glass splash back lets light in over the benchtop.
Nelson Bay
High ceilings accentuating the angles and drawing the eye out to the views
Nelson Bay
Long thin high windows let in a little light. Curtains are concealed behind an inbuild pelmet.
Nelson Bay
CSR Barestone Wall cladding used to give a concrete feel to the exterior. Water tanks are concealed down the side passage
Nelson Bay
Shows the split level in the middle of the lot where the stairs lead up to the open plan area or down to the guest area below.
Nelson Bay
The large balconies top and bottom take advantage of the stunning sunsets.
Nelson Bay
The soaring roof form emphasises the topography
Nelson Bay
The design sits well between the two neighbours but is still very private
Nelson Bay
There was a large drop in level across the site - so the stairs have been spit up to avoid using any balustrades. An outdoor shower alcove is protected off to the side.
Nelson Bay
Angles were carried through to the landscaping
Nelson Bay
The round Plungie pool is a precast concrete pool that we craned into the site over the house as the owners decided they wanted a pool at the last minute
Nelson Bay
Plentry of room for multiple seating areas
Nelson Bay
The low ceiling of the garage sweeps up to the raked ceiling over the home office. A Custom designed electric gate slides back behind the front fence
Nelson Bay
The roof is angle and so is the front room. The blade walls to the side help ground the house.
Nelson Bay
Grey palate compliments the concrete look with warm touches in timber.
Nelson Bay
The angled roof reflects the topography sloping upward.
Nelson Bay
The hardstand space off to the side will allow for a boat to be parked. The paint and materials palate blends well with the natural landscape.
Nelson Bay
Large double garage with side window.
Nelson Bay
The house sits well within the landscape
Nelson Bay
The soft grey of the concrete look paneling blends well with the natural landscape
Nelson Bay
The soft grey of the concrete look paneling blends well with the natural landscape. The round Plunge pool was an afterthought by the owners but contrast well with the angles of the house.
Nelson Bay
Downstairs the guest area is very comfortable. The space under the stair houses a small study desk. The angles of the facade reflect the upper level angles.
Nelson Bay
Showing the split level stair and large self contained guest area
Nelson Bay
The angled balcony allows sun later in the afternoon
Nelson Bay
Guest bedroom with access to the lower level balcony
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Guest kitchen
Nelson Bay
Space under exterior stair
Nelson Bay
The soft grey of the concrete look paneling blends well with the natural landscape
Nelson Bay
A concrete prefabricated pool was craned in to the site.
Nelson Bay
The angled roof accentuates the topography
Nelson Bay
Split level leads up the the open plan or down to the guest level
Nelson Bay
Lighting compliments the design
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Angled TV cabinet
Nelson Bay
An extremely well built house for the coastal environment
Nelson Bay
An extremely well built house for the coastal environment
Nelson Bay
An extremely well built house for the coastal environment
Nelson Bay
Nelson Bay
An extremely well built house for the coastal environment
Nelson Bay
The split level design allows the house to hug the landscape so the front of the house appears less dominant
Nelson Bay
An extremely well built house for the coastal environment
Nelson Bay
An extremely well built house for the coastal environment
Nelson Bay