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Mikkel Frost

There are disadvantages to living near bodies of water: high winds and flooding are possibilities; salt and moisture pose threats to building materials; and coastal areas need protection from erosion and from pollution caused by stormwater runoff. But the advantages —views, recreational opportunities, fresh air—tend to outweigh the negatives, which can be mitigated with the right architectural and engineering strategies.The following ten residential projects—all completed in the past five years—include beachfront dwellings, communities in redeveloped industrial waterfronts and military bases, replacements for public housing damaged by Hurricane Katrina, structures in the shapes of flames and icebergs, and a set of floating houses at the edge of Amsterdam.

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Brett Boardman

1. 29–35 Prince Street
Cronulla, New South Wales, Australia

A suburb of Sydney, Cronulla has long been a popular beach destination for the city’s residents. The 12 three-bedroom residences at 29–35 Prince Street replace four 1950s apartment buildings. Sydney-based Candalepas Associates designed the new structure to withstand the salty sea air and take advantage of ocean breezes. Exterior materials—concrete, glass, timber, and bronze—were selected for their durability and weathering properties. Units feature long living rooms with operable windows facing the beach on one side and the street on the other to facilitate cross-ventilation.....Continue Reading

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