Bayview Tree House by Woodward Architects

Shortlist: House Alteration and Addition over 200 square metres

Woodward Architects for Bayview Tree House

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by The de-cluttered garage can now be used as a shaded outdoor area for gatherings and children playing at garden level. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: The de-cluttered garage can now be used as a shaded outdoor area for gatherings and children playing at garden level. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

The 1970’s brick and painted weatherboard beach house has been adaptively reimagined to facilitate the needs of a growing family, whilst enhancing their connection to the surrounding bush and bay. This Japanese-inspired tree house regenerates the existing DNA structure with raw and natural materials, enhancing circulation and activating habitable spaces.

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Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by The skillion roof with clerestory windows facing north allow winter sun to penetrate deep into the floor plate. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: The skillion roof with clerestory windows facing north allow winter sun to penetrate deep into the floor plate. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by The kitchen offers prospect through spotted gum eucalypts toward Pittwater and Lion Island. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: The kitchen offers prospect through spotted gum eucalypts toward Pittwater and Lion Island. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by Visually sensitive to the surrounding bushland, the architecture uses rustic materials. Artwork by Alina Dalinina. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: Visually sensitive to the surrounding bushland, the architecture uses rustic materials. Artwork by Alina Dalinina. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by The first floor balcony, with sliding timber battens allow for circulation and light, simultaneously connecting the surrounding bushland. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: The first floor balcony, with sliding timber battens allow for circulation and light, simultaneously connecting the surrounding bushland. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by The bedrooms on the first floor are quiet, with the feeling of being in a Japanese style tree house. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: The bedrooms on the first floor are quiet, with the feeling of being in a Japanese style tree house. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by As shown in the bathroom, the materials used are responsive to context and climate. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: As shown in the bathroom, the materials used are responsive to context and climate. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by Open riser stairs enclosed with glass louvres affords more opportunities to glimpse the surrounding bush from within. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: Open riser stairs enclosed with glass louvres affords more opportunities to glimpse the surrounding bush from within. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by Materials such as recycled hardwood and exposed steelwork are used in cohesion with the existing brickwork. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: Materials such as recycled hardwood and exposed steelwork are used in cohesion with the existing brickwork. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by Eave overhangs create shelter from the elements and external balconies offer a place to sit outdoors amongst the bush. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: Eave overhangs create shelter from the elements and external balconies offer a place to sit outdoors amongst the bush. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by The main living area is oriented north, affording views toward Pittwater through the trees. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: The main living area is oriented north, affording views toward Pittwater through the trees. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by The use of recycled hardwood enhances the connection to the outdoors. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: The use of recycled hardwood enhances the connection to the outdoors. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by Sliding timber screens enhance the connection to the outdoors, thermal comfort, cross flow ventilation and tactility. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: Sliding timber screens enhance the connection to the outdoors, thermal comfort, cross flow ventilation and tactility. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by The use of raw, natural materials reflects the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, of seeing beauty in imperfection. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: The use of raw, natural materials reflects the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, of seeing beauty in imperfection. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt

Interior photograph of Bayview Tree House by Adjustments to the sub-floor storage area created comfortable habitable spaces. Large windows recessed into existing brickwork allows light to penetrate into the guest bedroom. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt — Photography: Adjustments to the sub-floor storage area created comfortable habitable spaces. Large windows recessed into existing brickwork allows light to penetrate into the guest bedroom. Photographer: Luke Shadbolt