The Nest

WHERE MODERN MEETS EARTHY /

WHERE MODERN MEETS EARTHY /

Sage green timber door and storage nook in The Nest, Inverloch coastal home by Atlas Architects

Situated along the coastal foreshore of Inverloch surf beach, this 7.4 star energy efficient home represents a lifestyle change for our clients. Having recently purchased the site which contained a tired beach shack, we were engaged to renovate, extend and reimagine this family home. Our clients were seeking a peaceful dwelling, integrated into the beautiful surrounding landscape. We’ve called this project The Nest given its nestled-among-the-trees feel, and from its location near the stunning Eagles Nest beach on the Bunurong Marine National Park.

Treehouse-style upper balcony with timber screens, The Nest coastal home in Inverloch

Upper level balcony among tree ferns and sage picket fence, The Nest Inverloch by Atlas Architects

Side path between pale brick and timber-clad wing with garden, The Nest Inverloch

Creating this coastal dream home was a labour of love for us. Inspired by the quintessential Australian landscape, we used rustic tones of natural wood, split face brickwork and eucalyptus green in the external palette to create a symbiotic relationship between the built form and nature. A green awning wraps around the building, creating a ribbon from the ground floor to the first floor. Its colour continues inside the home, bringing the landscape indoors.

Timber kitchen with window splashback framing gum trees, The Nest Inverloch

Living room opening to deck and picket fence, The Nest coastal home

The Nest’s interior colour palette incorporates earthy tones such as olive green, mid-tone timber, blackbutt flooring, terrazzo tiles with brown, grey and black flecks, beautiful handmade Japanese tiles and grey-green finger tiles. This handmade, bespoke aesthetic suggests imperfection, bringing a humanness to the interior finishes.

Terrazzo bathroom with concrete trough basin and wall tapware, The Nest Inverloch

Timber kitchen joinery below sage green shelving, The Nest Inverloch

Sage green timber door with round mirror in terrazzo bathroom, The Nest Inverloch

Concrete steps and planters beside sage green post, The Nest Inverloch

Entry nook with sage green panelling, hooks and bench seat, The Nest Inverloch

While we were working within an existing space and its associated constraints, new spaces and elements were part of the design brief. A new yoga deck and studio forms a connection point between the upper storey living and downstairs master bedroom retreat. Long horizontal windows and an entry atrium with skylights welcome daylight in, offering filtered light from the northern and western facades. Coastal characteristics are referenced in the use of lining boards in the cabinetry. Each space is designed to maximise storage while maintaining an open, nature-focused feel.

Timber deck with outdoor bath beside the living room, The Nest Inverloch

The Nest is a home that encourages you to spend time outdoors. It integrates users with the external environment both visually and physically, to create a space fully embracive of nature. Furthermore, the house is designed to be multi purpose and to facilitate the expansion and contraction of a family household.

Pale textured brick and sage green steel framing, The Nest coastal home in Inverloch

Upper level timber balcony above brick base among trees, The Nest Inverloch

Angled sage green roof edge over pale brick walls, The Nest by Atlas Architects

Garden view of The Nest, a two-storey coastal home in Inverloch

Sage green steel columns and pale brick stair, The Nest Inverloch

Treehouse-style upper balcony among coastal trees, The Nest Inverloch

Timber window seat with garden view, The Nest coastal home in Inverloch

Grand piano in living room beside textured brick wall, The Nest Inverloch

Outdoor bath on timber deck beside sage green framed glazing, The Nest Inverloch

Timber kitchen with sage green tiled splashback and skylight, The Nest Inverloch

Dining area with timber table and white pendant light, The Nest coastal home

Entry nook with sage green timber panelling and coat hooks, The Nest Inverloch

Timber floating shelves and cabinetry, The Nest coastal home in Inverloch

Timber kitchen joinery with window splashback framing trees, The Nest Inverloch

Living room with grey sofa and garden views, The Nest coastal home in Inverloch

Living room opening to timber deck and picket fence, The Nest Inverloch

Bedroom with botanical bedding and timber-framed windows, The Nest coastal home

Bedroom with sage green built-in wardrobes, The Nest Inverloch by Atlas Architects

Bathroom with terrazzo tiles and walk-in shower, The Nest Inverloch

Freestanding bath with terrazzo tiles and trailing plant, The Nest coastal home

Bedroom with garden views and full-height glazing, The Nest Inverloch

Dark green vertical tiles with black basin and tapware, The Nest bathroom Inverloch

Kids bedroom with corner window and curved headboard, The Nest coastal home

Sage green laundry joinery with vertical tiled splashback, The Nest Inverloch

Covered side path with planter beside pale brick wall, The Nest Inverloch

Upper balcony above garden among coastal trees, The Nest Inverloch by Atlas Architects

Sage green eave and textured brick wall with surfboard, The Nest coastal home

Surfboards stored under the eave beside the garden, The Nest Inverloch

Two-storey rear facade behind palm and tree ferns, The Nest coastal home in Inverloch

Concrete steps and planters leading to the entry, The Nest Inverloch

Outdoor kitchen and brick fireplace under pergola, The Nest Inverloch

Study nook with timber desk and window in pale brick wall, The Nest coastal home

Covered breezeway between pale brick walls, The Nest Inverloch by Atlas Architects

Undercroft walkway with planters and wall lights, The Nest Inverloch

External stair with sage green steel posts, The Nest coastal home in Inverloch

Ground floor undercroft beneath upper level balcony, The Nest Inverloch

Sage green canopy over pale brick stair and wall lights, The Nest Inverloch

Family relaxing on timber balcony seat, The Nest coastal home in Inverloch

Children on built-in balcony bench with beanbag, The Nest Inverloch

Timber deck with outdoor bath and glass balustrade, The Nest Inverloch

Street view with sage green picket gate and pale brick, The Nest Inverloch

The Nest at dusk with warm lights through the trees, Inverloch coastal home

Timber-screened balcony above sage picket fence, The Nest Inverloch by Atlas Architects

Upper balcony with timber battens and tree ferns, The Nest coastal home

The Nest at twilight with lit balcony and garden, Inverloch

Side elevation with vertical timber cladding and sage green fascia, The Nest Inverloch

Paved courtyard with outdoor bath and fireplace beyond, The Nest Inverloch

Lit courtyard with planters and outdoor fireplace, The Nest coastal home

Outdoor brick fireplace with firewood store under pergola, The Nest Inverloch

Undercroft outdoor shower and surfboard by the garden, The Nest Inverloch

Timber-framed entry door in pale brick wall, The Nest coastal home in Inverloch

Entry walkway beneath sage green canopy between planters, The Nest Inverloch

Dark green tiled powder room with black basin and globe lights, The Nest Inverloch

Sage green picket fence and timber-clad upper level, The Nest Inverloch

Pale textured brick gable with tree ferns, The Nest coastal home Inverloch

Floor plan of The Nest coastal home in Inverloch by Atlas Architects

North elevation drawing of The Nest, Inverloch

East elevation drawing of The Nest, Inverloch

South elevation drawing of The Nest, Inverloch

West elevation drawing of The Nest, Inverloch

Cross section drawing of The Nest, Inverloch

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