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Above: The living room, which functions as an
adults’ retreat, is on the west side of the house.
The inverted V shape of the west wall gives the
room a dynamic feel.
Facing page, top: On the upper level, the plywood
ceilings follow the rake of the roof, creating a
sense of intimacy.
Facing page, lower left and right: White painted
walls contrast with the timber ceilings, bringing
a sculptural quality to the interior. The master
bathroom features a large soaking tub positioned
to maximise the view.

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A plywood staircase leads to three
bedrooms on the upper level – a master
suite at one end, and two bunkrooms.
Obscure glass panels wrap around the
bottom of windows on this floor, providing privacy, yet not obstructing the views
– the bathtub in the master suite has one of
the best views.
The bathroom floors are lined with a
textural, orange vinyl tile chosen by the
client. This introduces a welcome punch
of colour to the otherwise neutral palette.
As with any holiday home, much of

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the living happens outdoors. Large sliding stacker doors open up the family and
living rooms to a timber deck that is cantilevered out from the hill towards the view.
But this side of the house is also exposed
to the worst of the southerly storms that
can hit the bay.
“To provide a more sheltered spot,
we introduced a courtyard on the northeast side of the house,” says Hill. “This
is dug into the ground a little, for added
prot ection from the wind.”