New Oceanfront House by Rolf Ockert Design Architects

Rolf Ockert Design Architects have designed this new oceanfront house located on a small but stunning site with panoramic views of the Pacific. Orientated around an internal courtyard all areas enjoy natural light and ventilation as well as the magnificient views. To the east (the view and breeze) the house opens up to large decks overlooking the Pacific. A generous open plan Living/Dining/Kitchen area at entry level is the central focus of the family’s life, with the children’s areas located below and the parent’s Master bedroom above.

Having been tightly constrained by the size of the site, the terrace-house like situation and severe height restrictions the house is essentially a box. Inside the box, though, are elements such as a curved void, flowing timber veneer walls, a large circular sliding wall, a big free standing bath or dotted skylights that express an attitude of freedom and fun, of not taking yourself too seriously, matching the clients’ personalities. These elements together with the open plan design create a spatial experience of surprising generosity that lifts and enlarges the entire house.

A series of stairs, including the open, light main stairs running across the short length of the site, connect all levels effortlessly. Centrepiece on the upper level is the freestanding bath tub in the middle of the room, allowing arguably the best views from any bathtub anywhere. A large, curved sliding door closes off the otherwise open Bedroom area for acoustic and visual privacy.

The lower floor is the kid’s realm, accommodating three large bedrooms and a large play area with direct access to the lower garden and pool. The house pretty much bares it’s soul straight away. All levels and their connection are legible as soon as one walks into the courtyard. The amazing view is visible from the moment one enters and stays in view from wherever one is in the house. Large glazed areas, required to allow light in and views out, have been designed to be distinct.

The western, mainly fixed, facade having a strong horizontal emphasis and strength while the eastern, operable facade is more playful and ever changing. The sliding doors are designed to allow many different configurations for the internal-external connection of spaces. The structure has been purposely reduced to the point where it disappears almost completely, thus allowing the scenery to play first fiddle.

Every little detail has been designed, in scale 1:2 if necessary to ensure it’s appropriateness as part of the whole. The free shape of the Void re-appears in the courtyard and pond, some joinery and the study plan. The junction between walls and ceiling has been rounded to soften the box, provide interest. The east and west facade mullions/columns are connected by recessed aluminium channels in the ceiling. These provide structure and scale and also serve as control joint to prevent cracking of the ceiling. The custom designed lights run with the same theme in material and detail.

For more information visit the Rolf Ockert Design site – here

Oceanfront House by Rolf Ockert Design Architects

Oceanfront Residence by Rolf Ockert Design Architects

Oceanfront Residence Facade

Oceanfront Residence Living Room Staircase

Oceanfront Residence Bedroom

Oceanfront Residence Bathroom

Oceanfront Residence Interior

Oceanfront Residence Outdoor Furniture Layout

Oceanfront Residence Staircase

Oceanfront Residence Living Room

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