Oceanbeach

Project management & construction: Altbuild

Architect: Carnachan Architecture | Mark Carnachan

Interior design: Steiners

This award-winning Scandinavian-inspired coastal residence optimises a challenging site, prioritising natural light and energy efficiency. The design incorporates multi-generational living spaces and employs full-height architectural joinery to seamlessly blend indoor and outdoor areas, maximising prime views.

High-performance building strategies ensure comfort and efficiency, while meticulous attention to detail in construction delivers precision. The result is a functional, energy-efficient home that harmonises with its coastal setting, offering comfortable spaces for family gatherings and seamless indoor-outdoor living.

Technical structural specifications:

• Rib raft floor with Firth hot edge insulation;

• Laminated OEL timber frame with extensive SED steel work creating clean wide open living spaces;

• Concrete Tilt panels surrounding the garage;

• Plywood Rigid air barrier for airtightness and bracing.

• Maximised insulation throughout home for efficiency and comfort:
  • Insulated floor Firth hot edge and rib raft R1.65 (code at time of construction R1.3)
  • Walls R3.6 & R2.8 (code at time of construction R1.9)
  • Ceiling skillion roof R4 (code at time of construction R2.9)
• Other features:
  • Heat pump:
    • Daikin floor console in living
    • Daikin Hi-wall unit to master suite
  • Firth hot edge slab insulation to rib raft floor
  • Hydraulic lift by Access Elevators
  • Stiebel Eltron Heat pump hot water cylinder
  • Extensive structural steel work
  • External rain sensored electric opening lovre system from Louvretec
  • Custom fabricated stainless steel chimney    
  • Engineered Oak flooring
  • Coloursteel tray roofing and cladding Eurostyle Epic Angle seam mixed with dark cedar 
  • OEL Laminated Timber framing
  • Keyland decking 
  • Kitchen: Eastwood Kitchens
  • Vantage Architectural series joinery
  • LED strip lighting from Vogue
  • Rinnai Linear 800s gas fire place