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Hide and Seek House, Point Lonsdale

Australian Residential Development design by Bower Architecture

5 Jul 2018

Hide and Seek House

Architects: Bower Architecture

Location: Point Lonsdale, Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

Hide and Seek House, Bellarine Peninsula

In a quiet street, this sensitive but tough new beach house creates an intriguing sanctuary, integrated with context and landscape. Driven by the local vernacular of gently gabled houses, a sensitive building form is nestled between its neighbours.

Two entry experiences – the most apparent an informal outdoor shower which celebrates the ritual of the beach return, while a more discreet side entry leads into a central courtyard at the heart of the house. Defined living spaces avoid vast open planning and bridge between separate distinct bedroom areas. These living spaces are unveiled and re-experienced through glimpses and framed views from differing perspectives.

Outlook within and beyond shifts through these spaces, which change in character over day and season. Investment in the structure and shell of the house, its considered bones and materials results in a calm and surprising journey integrated with users, site and its surrounds.

Hide and Seek House – Building Information

Project size: 260 sqm
Site size: 500 sqm
Completion date: 2017
Building levels: 2

Design: Bower Architecture

Photography: Shannon McGrath

Hide and Seek House on Point Lonsdale images / information received 050718

Location: Bellarine Peninsula, Victoria, Australia

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