Cues from the sea

uilt on a 45-degree sand embankment, this Sydney house is aptly named Sandcastle. Its forms rise steeply, well above the entry level of the block, with the home accessed via a gated opening in a heavy stone wall that leads to an open stair with roped handrail. Or, on inclement days, a deep blue coloured tunnel from the garage offers access to a lift to the lower