Architect John Wardle's Family-Centered Coastal Home 🏡

Renowned architect John Wardle (of Wardle Studio) takes us inside his deeply personal Anglesea house, a masterclass in Australian coastal architecture designed for longevity and generational living. Situated on the rugged Victorian coastline, the residence is a physical study in material honesty—featuring bespoke Krauss bricks and Manetti terra cotta—crafted to chase the sunlight and establish a profound connection to its cliffside environment.

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Step inside celebrated Australian architect John Wardle's family coastal retreat. As the founding architect and partner of Wardle Studio in Melbourne, John has created a unique home on the Victorian Surf Coast intended for generational use. Drawing inspiration from the surrounding ochre cliffs and rugged coastline, Burnt Earth House embodies a deep connection to place and cleverly chases the sunlight.

In this exclusive film series presented in collaboration with Shade Factor, John guides us on a journey through the home, uncovering how his angular and precise design serves as a space to explore collaborations with artisans and craftspeople and embrace the unexpected. Discover how this home reflects John and his wife’s life journey and has become a place enriched with their collection of art and objects.

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Chapters: 0:00 A Device for Chasing Sunlight in Anglesea 0:45 Childhood Connections to the Victorian Coast 1:15 Materiality: Krauss Torn Bricks and Terra Cotta Tonality 2:20 Manetti Terra Cotta and the Single Carved Roof Form 3:00 The Study: A Zone for Deep Concentration 3:30 A Life Collected: Art and Travel Memories 4:05 Thermal Performance and Passive Design Systems 4:45 Shifting Forms of Light: The Finished Experiment

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Location: Anglesea, Australia / Wadawurrung Country
Architecture and Interior Design: Wardle Studio
Exterior Shading Solutions: Shade Factor

Published and produced by Miffy Coady | estliving.com
Filmed and edited by Dan Preston for est living
Film project manager: Megan Rawson | estliving.com
Editor: Sophie Lewis | estliving.com
Words by Megan Rawson

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