Webber Esplanade Residence
our services: design and construction documentation
location: Cooktown
size: 375sqm
completion: due 2023
The Owners have a vision for a lifestyle that only this land can deliver. Sitting on the northern slope of Grassy Hill, a powerful panorama over the Endeavour River and northern coastline dominates the site. However, designing a light-weight, “multi-pod” building that cascades down the slope enables a variety of spatial characters for the home. Each room has curated views, which change as you move up the slope, as the relationship with the surroundings becomes more intimate. Quiet spaces will nestle closely against the rocky surface, whilst significant trees are embraced between the rooms.
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