Low, lean and linked by a series of outdoor spaces and courtyards, this holiday home is a considered exercise in scale and appropriateness. The design provides varying levels of enclosure, exposure to the elements, and connection to the wider beachside fabric. Simple, formal moves in section create contrast in light and volume along the journey from the street to the beach. These manipulations of geometry result in a beach house that is both familiar and surprising, and that stays true to the essence of a bach.