What does it mean for a house to tread lightly in a coastal landscape? At Point Lonsdale, Field Office Architects shaped a home that responds first to ecology, outlook and a sense of calm drawn from its surroundings.
Organised around a clear north-facing orientation, the house flips the idea of a backyard. Outdoor living is brought to the front of the site, creating a generous, light-filled space that engages with both garden and street.
Material restraint reinforces the architecture. Grey blockwork and timber detailing pick up the muted coastal tones, working together to provide thermal comfort, warmth and durability. Rather than seeking attention, the house offers a measured, enduring presence, one designed to support life as it unfolds.
00:00 – Introduction to the Coastal Home
00:43 – A Unique Coastal Setting
01:13 – Flipping the Backyard Idea
02:11 – Ageing in Place
03:03 – What is Simplicity
04:06 – The Ground Floor Layout
04:59 – Upstairs’ Layout
05:50 – The Role of Materials
08:01 – An Understated Home
Website article – https://simpledwelling.net/features/point-lonsdale-house-field-office-architecture
Related: Honey House by Wolveridge Architects – https://youtu.be/79ddQjSlfpI
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Architecture by Field Office Architecture – https://fieldoffice.com.au/
Built by Clark Homes – https://clarkhomes.com.au/
Landscape by Bernadette Barker Landscape Design
Styling by Jessica Lillico – https://www.jessicalillico.com/
Engineering by Tebbs Engineering – https://www.tebbsengineering.com.au/
Filmed and edited by Anthony Richardson – https://www.instagram.com/anthonyrichardson_
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Location: Point Lonsdale, Victoria, Australia
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