Great Ocean Road

Clad in black-stained timber, the three bedrooms and two bathrooms (plus a guest powder room) have been thoughtfully conceived to embrace the ocean view. The only hint of this view is upon arrival where there’s generous glazing surrounding the front door through to the floor-to-ceiling glass windows directly opposite.

One of the challenges with this home was opening up the view to the south while allowing the use of generous outdoor decks to the north.

As well as the challenge of building on this fairly remote site, including attracting builders prepared to make the journey each day, there was the fact of being entirely off the grid.  Requiring the need for solar generation and, as importantly, a sustainable design. This design, which received a 6-star green star rating, includes generous eaves for sun protection together with concrete floors that act as a heat bank to absorb sunlight during the colder months of the year. And during the warmer months, the doors can be opened up completely to allow for cross ventilation.

As with many Intermode homes, spaces are fluid and walls, where necessary, such as in bedrooms and bathrooms, are strategically placed so all the views can be fully embraced.