Interior - Living Room and Dining Beach House at Avoca Beach by Architecture Saville Isaacs Project Summary Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The interpretation of experiencing life at the beach in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off a circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. The interiors reinforce architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun.   Project Description Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ The core idea of people living and engaging with place is an underlying principle of our practice, given expression in the manner in which this home engages with the exterior, not in a general expansive nod to view, but in a varied and intimate manner. The house is designed to maximise the spectacular Avoca beachfront location with a variety of indoor and outdoor rooms in which to experience different aspects of beachside living. Client brief: home to accommodate a small family yet expandable to accommodate multiple guest configurations, varying levels of privacy, scale and interaction. A home which responds to its environment both functionally and aesthetically, with a preference for raw, natural and robust materials. Maximise connection – visual and physical – to beach. The response was a series of operable spaces relating in succession, maintaining focus/connection, to the beach. The public spaces have been designed as series of indoor/outdoor pavilions. Courtyards treated as outdoor rooms, creating ambiguity and blurring the distinction between inside and out. A progression of pavilions and courtyards are strung off circulation spine/breezeway, from street to beach: entry/car court; grassed west courtyard (existing tree); games pavilion; sand+fire courtyard (=sheltered heart); living pavilion; operable verandah; beach. Verandah is final transition space to beach: enclosable in winter; completely open in summer. This project seeks to demonstrates that focusing on the interrelationship with the surrounding environment, the volumetric quality and light enhanced sculpted open spaces, as well as the tactile quality of the materials, there is no need to showcase expensive finishes and create aesthetic gymnastics. The design avoids fashion and instead works with the timeless elements of materiality, space, volume and light, seeking to achieve a sense of calm, peace and tranquillity. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Focus is on the tactile quality of the materials: a consistent palette of concrete, raw recycled grey ironbark, steel and natural stone. Materials selections are raw, robust, low maintenance and recyclable. Light, natural and artificial, is used to sculpt the space and accentuate textural qualities of materials. Passive climatic design strategies (orientation, winter solar penetration, screening/shading, thermal mass and cross ventilation) result in stable indoor temperatures, requiring minimal use of heating and cooling. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ Accommodation is naturally ventilated by eastern sea breezes, but sheltered from harsh afternoon winds. Both bore and rainwater are harvested for reuse. Low VOC and non-toxic materials and finishes, hydronic floor heating and ventilation ensure a healthy indoor environment. Project was the outcome of extensive collaboration with client, specialist consultants (including coastal erosion) and the builder. The interpretation of experiencing life by the sea in all its forms has been manifested in tangible spaces and places through the design of the pavilions, courtyards and outdoor rooms. The interior design has been an extension of the architectural intent, reinforcing architectural design principles and place-making, allowing every space to be utilised to its optimum capacity. There is no differentiation between architecture and interiors: Interior becomes exterior, joinery becomes space modulator, materials become textural art brought to life by the sun. Architecture Saville Isaacs https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/ https://www.architecturesavilleisaacs.com.au/

Family Room
This is an example of a mid-sized modern open concept family room in Miami with beige walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a built-in media wall and beige floor.

Expansive modern formal loft-style living room in Munich with white walls, linoleum floors, a two-sided fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, no tv and grey floor.

Sacks, Del Mar
Design ideas for a large traditional open concept family room in Orange County with white walls, marble floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and beige floor.

Sean Airhart
Design ideas for a mid-sized modern open concept living room in Seattle with a library, a standard fireplace, white walls and a concrete fireplace surround.

The Peaks View residence is sited near Wilson, Wyoming, in a grassy meadow, adjacent to the Teton mountain range. The design solution for the project had to satisfy two conflicting goals: the finished project must fit seamlessly into a neighborhood with distinctly conservative design guidelines while satisfying the owners desire to create a unique home with roots in the modern idiom.

 Within these constraints, the architect created an assemblage of building volumes to break down the scale of the 6,500 square foot program. A pair of two-story gabled structures present a traditional face to the neighborhood, while the single-story living pavilion, with its expansive shed roof, tilts up to recognize views and capture daylight for the primary living spaces. This trio of buildings wrap around a south-facing courtyard, a warm refuge for outdoor living during the short summer season in Wyoming. Broad overhangs, articulated in wood, taper to thin steel “brim” that protects the buildings from harsh western weather. The roof of the living pavilion extends to create a covered outdoor extension for the main living space. The cast-in-place concrete chimney and site walls anchor the composition of forms to the flat site. The exterior is clad primarily in cedar siding; two types were used to create pattern, texture and depth in the elevations. 
 While the building forms and exterior materials conform to the design guidelines and fit within the context of the neighborhood, the interiors depart to explore a well-lit, refined and warm character. Wood, plaster and a reductive approach to detailing and materials complete the interior expression. Display for a Kimono was deliberately incorporated into the entry sequence. Its influence on the interior can be seen in the delicate stair screen and the language for the millwork which is conceived as simple wood containers within spaces. Ample glazing provides excellent daylight and a connection to the site. Photos: Matthew Millman

Photo of a large beach style living room in San Diego with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and panelled walls.

White Cabinet, Quartz Countertop, Fireplace,
Design ideas for a mid-sized beach style open concept family room in Wilmington with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace and vaulted.

Design ideas for a large modern enclosed family room in Tampa with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a built-in media wall, brown floor and coffered.

This fireplace makeover is absolutely stunning and is coordinated with the rest of the home which was completed in Spring of 2022.
Photo of a mid-sized beach style open concept family room in San Diego with beige walls, a standard fireplace and a wall-mounted tv.

Photo of a transitional living room in Charlotte with grey walls, a standard fireplace, brown floor, dark hardwood floors and a wall-mounted tv.

Henry selected our Desert Sunrise Stacked Stone panels for his fireplace wall design idea. The colors of the Desert Sunrise stand out and draw the eye to the fireplace wall, creating a beautiful focal point.

Modern Farmhouse Great Room with stone fireplace, and coffered ceilings with black accent
Design ideas for a country open concept family room in Chicago with white walls, medium hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a freestanding tv, brown floor and coffered.

Modern farmhouse fireplace with stacked stone and a distressed raw edge beam for the mantle.
This is an example of a large country open concept family room in Detroit with grey walls, medium hardwood floors, a corner fireplace and brown floor.

Rénovation complète d'un appartement T2 défraichi d'environ 25m² à Lyon destiné à une mise en location meublée. Réalisé dans un style contemporain / Scandinave avec conservation du mur en pierres apparentes, et de la cheminée ancienne, le tout avec un budget serré. Budget total (travaux, cuisine, mobilier, etc...) : ~ 30 000€

Photo of a modern open concept living room in Denver with medium hardwood floors, a ribbon fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround, a wall-mounted tv and wood.

Transitional sunroom in Other with a standard fireplace and a standard ceiling.

fotografía © Montse Zamorano
Design ideas for a mid-sized open concept living room in New York with white walls, light hardwood floors, a standard fireplace, a concrete fireplace surround and exposed beam.

Uniquely situated on a double lot high above the river, this home stands proudly amongst the wooded backdrop. The homeowner's decision for the two-toned siding with dark stained cedar beams fits well with the natural setting. Tour this 2,000 sq ft open plan home with unique spaces above the garage and in the daylight basement.