This new beach house on a clifftop site has been designed to sit within the slope and the tree canopy. It is scarcely visible from the adjoining beach. The house has a tiny footprint and has been designed with sustainability principles in mind. Despite being only 120m2 it can comfortably accommodate just the single occupant or sleep twelve! A double daybed area off the hallway has a wall of bookshelves and creates a cosy breakout space, extra accommodation, and a great play space for children.

The building forms angle and rotate to move around the existing trees on site. There is a fun manipulation with perspective and perception when moving through the home. For example the front of the house looks large upon approach, but it’s not; the central north-facing deck has a wall that is almost half height, giving a sense of containment and protection but allowing distant views; and the Living room I positively tardis-like – while looking small and intimate it functions equally well when the entire extended family clan are staying.