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Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living

Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography

Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living

OB Architecture

ARCHITECTS
Ob Architecture

ENGINEERING COMPANY
Marbas

TECHNICAL DESIGN
Jamie Willmer

CONCEPT DESIGN
Olly Bray

MAIN CONTRACTOR
Tuakana

MANUFACTURERS
Barry Frampton Ltd, Dorset Joinery, Ecosmart, Iq Glass Ltd, Pirnar, Porcelain Tiles, The Myres Touch, Uk Wood Floors

AREA
300 M²

YEAR
2022

LOCATION
Lymington, United Kingdom

CATEGORY
Houses, Residential

Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography
Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography

Boasting an incredible yet highly exposed setting on the South Coast, Waterside is a seaside home reimagined for modern living, with a distinctive contemporary aesthetic.

Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography
Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography

A key objective was to strike a balance between opening up the home to enjoy the 180-degree ocean views and creating a sense of drawing the sea in, while also providing calm, cocooning spaces that act as a retreat for the owners.

A deep house, layouts have been carefully planned to maximize natural light, particularly on the ground floor which is home to the owner’s artist’s studio.

Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography
Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography

Natural, deeply textured materials used throughout add a great sense of warmth and intimacy to the spaces.

A honey-colored sandstone wall begins externally and continues inside, drawing the eye to a timber staircase that opens onto the expansive living space overlooking the sea through a vast glazed panel.

Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography
Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography
Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography

Anchoring the building to the site, the materials used will weather gracefully, even against the sometimes-harsh environment of the home’s exposed coastal setting.


Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography
Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography
Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography
Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
© Brett Charles Photography


Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
Ground Floor Plan
Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
1st Floor Plan


Waterside ‘Upside Down’ Artist’s Home Elevating Seaside Living
North Elevation

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