ways with a gutter placed in the middle.
“The highest point of the roof conforms
to local building restrictions and we ran
the 3º sloping form down from there. We
also ran the ceilings up to follow the roof
line creating beautiful full-height interiors.
The home’s various internal spaces are
also configured to optimise the sea views.”
Living spaces are positioned upstairs
in the middle section of the house. The
master suite is upstairs in the east wing,
which occupies the highest point on the
heavily sloping site.
The other side of the U is shaped by a
covered terrace, which includes a narrow
element that extends out from the terrace
over the pool, much like a diving board.
This provides a lighthearted point of inter-
est – or folly – and frames the views seen
from within the pool.
“When looking out from the pool, this
extended element cuts across the horizon
line – creating the pleasing illusion that
the sky and the sea merge,” says Rule.
Downstairs in the home, there’s a pool
kitchen, a terrace area and a pool-side bar.
Top: Balancing the far master suite wing, the
terrace at the near side of the coastal home
extends out as a folly in the shape of a diving
board-like extension directly over the pool.
Above: The street-facing side of the home closes
down against prevailing winds with minimal
windows – presenting a face of travertine,
concrete, and porcelain tiles. The formal entry is
also on this side of the residence.
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