Grand Designs Australia

JEWEL OF THE SEA

DETAILS

HOUSE BLOCK HOUSE

LOCATION PEARL BEACH, NEW SOUTH WALES

DATE COMMENCED 2010

DATE COMPLETED 2013

It’s hard to imagine anything but the Block House sitting in its place overlooking the sea. This residence was tailor-made for its secluded spot on the beach, and the natural environment was key to unlocking the inspiration behind it.

Designed by a team of architects (Andre Porebski, Caomhan Murphy, Alex

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