A luxury residence situated amongst the sand dunes of Sydney’s Bilgola Beach, designed by Olson Kundig and built by Bellevarde Constructions.

The immersive home was designed to respond to the beachfront’s dramatic climatic conditions and provide a true connection between the indoor and the outdoor experiences.

Tilt was approached to develop an innovative skylight solution that provided rooftop access for the clients whilst also supporting sunlight and ventilation opportunities for the home.

Working from the architect’s initial design concepts, Tilt considered the desired performance specification, site context and user experience, safety, manufacturing options and a cost analysis to develop the design further.

Upon consideration of site, shape and angle of entry to the rooftop, Tilt was able to build on the architectural concept – and with careful consideration of the user experience – developed the unique design to include a sequenced door that maintained the original design intent whilst elevating the user experience.

The large operable skylight provides ventilation, sunlight and ease of access to the rooftop terrace. The sequenced door automatically opens with the skylight, allowing the homeowner to safely ascend or descend the stairs, especially when carrying a tray of food or drinks to be enjoyed on the terrace.