Architecture
Why Coastal Rooflines Step, Slope and Break
Why coastal rooflines step, slope and break: compare a building with its shore, neighbouring roofs and approach to…
The reading room
All writing
Explore writing on coastal architecture, materials, colour, objects and landscapes. Each piece begins with a design question and leaves room for the particulars of place.
Materials
Stone, Timber or Render: Reading a Coastal Wall by Its Surface
Learn to read a coastal wall by its surface: distinguish stone, timber and render by texture, visual weight and the…
Colour
The Sea in the Palette: A Brief History of Coastal Colour
Explore the history of coastal colour palettes and learn how to adapt familiar seaside hues to a room without losing…
Objects
The Nautical Motif Trap: When a Detail Does Too Much
Nautical motifs in coastal design can add character without turning a room into a themed set. Learn how to edit…
Landscapes
A Harbour Walk for Noticing the Edge Between Land and Water
A harbour walk reveals how paths, walls, steps and open views shape the shore, giving you a clearer way to read the…