two beach houses

sunshine beach, queensland, australia

Architecturally designed house for a couple to enjoy a relaxed beach lifestyle, while also being able to work from home if they want.

natural rhythm – timber, light and ocean views

Two Beach Houses sits gently within the coastal sand dunes at Sunshine Beach.  Natural materials, such as Australian hardwoods, stone, and handcrafted joinery, anchor the home and will weather beautifully over time. A minimal approach keeps spaces calm and uncluttered, allowing the light, breezes, and surrounding landscape to shape everyday living.

The brief was for a house, where they could relax, entertain, and delight in the views of the coastal rainforest and ocean.
house needed to be built on a steep site and not exceed the maximum building height.

The layout is flexible and open. Sliding doors and screens connect indoor and outdoor areas, while offering privacy, shade, and ventilation as needed. Deep eaves, decks, and garden spaces invite outdoor living and provide shelter from the elements.

 

A timber post-and-beam structure gives the house rhythm and warmth, with exposed rafters and columns framing views of the ocean and coastal landscape. Soft natural light enters through skylights and windows, creating gentle patterns of light and shadow throughout the day.

We designed the living areas and main<br /> bedroom to look out over the garden to the ocean.
The pool deck is out of the wind with good sun, so it is warm all year round.

The design embraces irregular forms and asymmetry, responding naturally to the contours of the site and the shifting character of the coast.

 

This house is a quiet, thoughtful response to its setting, designed to feel relaxed and deeply connected to the landscape and seasons.

To manage the steep slope, we designed<br /> a series of terraced gardens and outdoor<br /> entertaining areas that step down from the inside.
Flat outdoor entertaining areas<br /> allow our clients to enjoy the subtropical<br /> climate and coastal rainforest outlook