Bones House

Lachlan Shepherd Architects

ARCHITECTS
Lachlan Shepherd Architects

PHOTOGRAPHS
Nic Stephens Photography

BUILDER
Torquay Homes Pty Ltd

LOCATION
Bells Beach, Australia

AREA
265 m²

YEAR
2020

CATEGORY
Houses

Text description provided by architect.

Positioned on a hilltop overlooking the iconic Bells Beach Surfing Reserve, the Bones House involved alterations and additions to the existing dilapidated 3 bedroom residence on site.

The existing footprint was largely re-used, with components of the original dwelling retained, whilst at the same time, completely re-imagining the building.

The brief called for a refined home with a highly detailed application of material, but with a comfortable, warm aesthetic.

The response was to utilize an earthy, textural palette to harmonize with the surrounding environs, essentially appearing as though the "re-imagined" building had always been there.