BAKER DROFENIK ARCHITECTS

Jan Juc House. This courtyard house was designed to maximize the southern ocean views and to also capture northern sun on a narrow site with an existing 3.5m side easement.

Jan Juc duet
Radial sawn timber features in this house
A central courtyard acts as the heart of the house where much activity occurs
Transparency was essential to maximize visiblity of the ocean throughout the house and site
A simple timber door handle fabricated on site replaces an import from China
A simple timber door handle fabricated on site replaces an import from China
Expansive views over Jan Juc to the southern ocean heighten the senses
Expansive views over Jan Juc to the southern ocean heighten the senses
Simply fabricated solid timber furniture and cabinets are a feature throughout
Simply fabricated solid timber furniture and cabinets are a feature throughout
Through views create a sense of expanse
A narrow balcony is a lovely place to sit with a morning coffee or an evening drink
Expansive views over Jan Juc to the southern ocean heighten the senses
Simple bathrooms
Through views create a sense of expanse
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