BYRON BAY PROJECT 2 The site for this new home is magnificent - on a hill with spectacular 180 degree views from Byron Bay headland over Tyagarah Nature reserve to Brunswick Heads. Surrounded by bushland, the site falls to a horse paddock, and vegetable garden. The owner would like a small home for himself and possibly a guest. Luisa's vision for this house was for it to be nestled into the landscape and take advantage of the views. Initially she envisioned it as a crescent shaped floor plan but adjusted it to the main house with an angled bedroom wing, sitting on the crest of the hill. The living area is open plan but able to be divided with sliding doors, and a central fireplace. The entra
THE BYRON BAY PROJECT We have been approached by a longtime Byron Bay hinterland retired male in need of a more permanent and substantial home. Brief: Large open living/dining/kitchen with covered deck, taking in the Byron Bay and coastal views. Service area and covered drying area (it rains a lot in Byron), Guest bedroom and master suite with open balcony based shower and bath and small study for very occasional works. Separation and breathability between bedrooms and living and easy 'lock up and leave' design. 2 Timber clad boxes - one vertical, one horizontal - to define the two main zones, separated by an open covered staircase, and utilising the natural fall of the land to reduce the pe
