Beach
Beach
Home
Home
A contemporary coastal home in Carlton, built by Axis Homes —. Positioned just behind the surf beaches of Dodges Ferry and Carlton, this home delivers a modern take on the classic Australian weatherboard — maximising northern solar access and supporting an active coastal lifestyle on a fixed price.
A contemporary coastal home in Carlton, built by Axis Homes —. Positioned just behind the surf beaches of Dodges Ferry and Carlton, this home delivers a modern take on the classic Australian weatherboard — maximising northern solar access and supporting an active coastal lifestyle on a fixed price.
Location
Location
Carlton, Tasmania
Carlton, Tasmania
Carlton, Tasmania
Status
Status
Completed 2022
Completed 2022
Completed 2022
Collaborators
Collaborators
Photographer :
Photographer :
Photographer :
Harry
Harry
Harry
Architect :
Architect :
Architect :
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The Challenge
The Challenge
The client needed a warm, sun-filled home that delivered had quality design paired with affordability and a quiet coastal base to recharge from a demanding career. Strict waterway and coastal protection regulations, combined with Tasmanian winters demanding reliable passive warmth, shaped key design decisions.
The client needed a warm, sun-filled home that delivered had quality design paired with affordability and a quiet coastal base to recharge from a demanding career. Strict waterway and coastal protection regulations, combined with Tasmanian winters demanding reliable passive warmth, shaped key design decisions.
The client needed a warm, sun-filled home that delivered had quality design paired with affordability and a quiet coastal base to recharge from a demanding career. Strict waterway and coastal protection regulations, combined with Tasmanian winters demanding reliable passive warmth, shaped key design decisions.
Solution
Solution
Axis Homes used a simple, modern layout carefully oriented for maximum northern sun, responding directly to the Carlton microclimate. Established building methods and a classic weatherboard material palette delivered thermal efficiency and coastal character without complex or costly construction.
Axis Homes used a simple, modern layout carefully oriented for maximum northern sun, responding directly to the Carlton microclimate. Established building methods and a classic weatherboard material palette delivered thermal efficiency and coastal character without complex or costly construction.
Axis Homes used a simple, modern layout carefully oriented for maximum northern sun, responding directly to the Carlton microclimate. Established building methods and a classic weatherboard material palette delivered thermal efficiency and coastal character without complex or costly construction.
Outcome
Outcome
A warm, light-filled home that functions as the perfect coastal base — thermally efficient, relaxed in character, and connected to the local Dodges Ferry and Carlton community.
A warm, light-filled home that functions as the perfect coastal base — thermally efficient, relaxed in character, and connected to the local Dodges Ferry and Carlton community.
A warm, light-filled home that functions as the perfect coastal base — thermally efficient, relaxed in character, and connected to the local Dodges Ferry and Carlton community.
Local Context & Climate
Local Context & Climate
Designed for Southern Tasmania's temperate extremes, this Carlton home incorporates durable beach-toned weatherboards and a sold base maximising indoor outdoor connection in multiple seasons while maintaining the relaxed aesthetic of the surrounding beachside neighbourhood.
Designed for Southern Tasmania's temperate extremes, this Carlton home incorporates durable beach-toned weatherboards and a sold base maximising indoor outdoor connection in multiple seasons while maintaining the relaxed aesthetic of the surrounding beachside neighbourhood.
Designed for Southern Tasmania's temperate extremes, this Carlton home incorporates durable beach-toned weatherboards and a sold base maximising indoor outdoor connection in multiple seasons while maintaining the relaxed aesthetic of the surrounding beachside neighbourhood.
Clients Testimonial
Clients Testimonial
"Axis Homes are an incredible business. Harry and the team provided a very supportive and professional approach to our build. They understood the brief of affordability and sustainability, delivering an incredibly well-built and beautiful home. I really felt that the team went above and beyond to deliver a quality home."
"Axis Homes are an incredible business. Harry and the team provided a very supportive and professional approach to our build. They understood the brief of affordability and sustainability, delivering an incredibly well-built and beautiful home. I really felt that the team went above and beyond to deliver a quality home."
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Angie
Angie
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Was this a custom design or an existing floor plan?
A collaboration between the client andn Axis Homes based on the Australian Government - Design For Place range of standard home designs , improved and oriented to maximise solar access and meet coastal planning requirements.
What were the main materials used?
Durable weatherboard cladding and a structural masonry base — chosen for coastal resilience and the classic Australian beach house aesthetic.
Do you build homes in Carlton, Dodges Ferry, and the Tasman Peninsula?
Yes, Axis Homes specialises in design and builds across coastal Southern Tasmania. See our full range of projects below.
Was this a custom design or an existing floor plan?
A collaboration between the client andn Axis Homes based on the Australian Government - Design For Place range of standard home designs , improved and oriented to maximise solar access and meet coastal planning requirements.
What were the main materials used?
Durable weatherboard cladding and a structural masonry base — chosen for coastal resilience and the classic Australian beach house aesthetic.
Do you build homes in Carlton, Dodges Ferry, and the Tasman Peninsula?
Yes, Axis Homes specialises in design and builds across coastal Southern Tasmania. See our full range of projects below.
Was this a custom design or an existing floor plan?
A collaboration between the client andn Axis Homes based on the Australian Government - Design For Place range of standard home designs , improved and oriented to maximise solar access and meet coastal planning requirements.
What were the main materials used?
Durable weatherboard cladding and a structural masonry base — chosen for coastal resilience and the classic Australian beach house aesthetic.
Do you build homes in Carlton, Dodges Ferry, and the Tasman Peninsula?
Yes, Axis Homes specialises in design and builds across coastal Southern Tasmania. See our full range of projects below.
