The brief was to create a private oasis, retreat – style home that could easily be closed up when the owners returned interstate, yet would have all the hallmarks of an authentic beach house.

Visiting a book store, the ‘light box’ on the front cover caught Steve’s attention, then recognising it as a Bark Design project!

Originally designed by Bark for a young family in 2002, the original premise of the house was economy, durability and simplicity. A change of ownership in 2009 provided an opportunity to exlpore its design flexibility to suit the requirements of its new owners.

The house is a series of steeped platforms that enable a contemporary coastal lifestyle to unfold within a very special coastal landscape.

Living in Budapest while Bark designed their home more than 15,000 kms away, the clients developed a close relationship with their architects and builders despite the distance. Social media provided a way to stay involved with, and document the construction of their home on the other side of the world.

North facing, this beach house originally built in 2002 was redesigned in 2009 to suit the requirements of the new owners. The house embodies casual coastal living with a light and embracing relationship to the landscape.

This house is a true holiday home for relaxation and rejuvenation. The design gathers secondary spaces around a private north facing double height indoor outdoor room and swimming pool zone.

With a philosopy to match its qualities of assimiliation to its surrounding environment, this home seamlessly integrates indoor and outdoor spaces, incorporating an air of transparency from all angles.