Coastal

Coastal architecture focuses on the use of simplistic yet innovative design techniques to create places that encourage a connection to the surrounding environment. Combining a strong attention to detail with the use of recycled materials, coastal sustainable development seeks to establish spaces that can expand and contract around guests, adapt to seasonal weather patterns, optimise solar orientation and maximise views. Coastal houses that link people and place, present an experience of the elements and celebrate the use of local materials demonstrate key elements of coastal modern architecture.

Compact Fremantle house with retro materials and Zincalume cladding, photographed for issue 106: Snuck In by Jack Lovel.

Snuck In – Creative Fremantle Subdivision

Issue 106

Creative subdivisions are famous in Fremantle and this lovely little house squeezed into a block that was once a backyard is a perfect celebration of making use of space.

White pebbles forming fire break around house in bushland, photographed for issue 106: Flame Trees by Justin Alexander.

Flame Trees – Amongst the Eucalypts

Issue 106

The architectural demands of responding to bushfire attack levels often result in a path of least resistance. But leaning into the problem can produce startling results.

And Eat it Too

Issue 106

Long a sentinel for surfers, this elegant house now also keeps watch over a rigorous test case of carbon neutral building.