In the coastal suburbs of Torquay, on the southern edge of Wadawurrung Country, roofs and built forms dominate vistas of Country. Jan Juc house challenges this norm: its roof articulation and proportion address the desire for ocean views with restraint and respect that extend beyond the home’s formal boundaries.
While the owners were fond of the split-level house that previously occupied this site, initial investigations proved adapting and improving it would be too costly. Eldridge Anderson Architects brought together reflections on qualities of coastal shacks and the program for a couple retiring to the coast for permanent occupation, developing a dwelling that functions well for two on the upper level
