The renovation of a modest brick veneer cottage in Sydney has resulted in a modern beach house using natural materials and considered volumetric arrangement.

Designed by Buck & Simple, Casa Crisp in the suburb of Mona Vale saw the addition of a rectilinear timber form that sits atop the original podium. This allowed much of the existing dwelling to be retained.

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Blackbutt timber was extensively utilised in the home’s design. The locally-sourced Australian hardwood was used for the dwelling’s carport, entry screening and the cladding of the first-floor addition.

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Creating a ‘timber on white’ aesthetic, the lower floor has retained the existing brickwork finished in naturally heat reflective white paint.

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This material and colour theme continues throughout the interiors of Casa Crisp. Concrete, tiled or oak floors and timber details are accentuated by white walls creating a clean and robust space.

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Beyond the material choices is an incorporation of passive environmental systems. Upstairs, rooms utilise cross ventilation and high-level operability to create a stack, or chimney effect, drawing cool air through the home in summer. Additionally, external adjustable louvres and awnings are positioned over large areas of glazing, catering for changing weather conditions. 

Originally a 1.5-bedroom home, the new design has added an extra two bedrooms and bathrooms.  

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PRODUCTS

TIMBER
BLACKBUTT
AMERICAN OAK JOINERY & STAIRS
ENGINEERED OAK
PINE V-JOINTED LINING BOARDS
SPOTTED GUM CEILING & BEAMS

TILES
ONSITE
TERRANOVA WILLOUGHBY

BENCHTOPS
MR AND MRS WHITE, OAK JOINERY

TAPWARE
ASTRA WALKER

BATHROOM VANITIES
ASTRA WALKER

WINDOWS & GLAZING
EVOLUTION WINDOW SYSTEMS
VISION 3 WINDOW SYSTEMS

LIGHTING
URBAN LIGHTING WILLOUGHBY

PAINTS
INTERIOR: DULUX LEXICON QUARTER; PORTERS GREY FOX; PORTERS CLEAR COAT ON AMERICAN OAK FOR ALL JOINERY & STAIRS 
EXTERIOR: DULUX WEATHERSHIELD LEXICON HALF; INTERGRAIN ULTRACLEAR EXTERIOR FINISH FOR TIMBER