Yugambeh people of the Bundjalung Nation
Queensland
Gold Coast and Northern Rivers
Conceptualised as a robust beach shack, the built form of Onesurf Residence was designed to have sense of strength to combat the harsh oceanfront environment, be enduring, be connected to its place and age beyond the lifespan of neighbouring contemporary structures.
The residential program is based around a private internal quadrangle with its edges occupied to take advantage of the site’s beachfront location. Open ocean views are predominantly to the east and southeast, with a view of Surfers Paradise at the beachfront.
Locating the rooms at the edges allows the internal court to connect with outlooks while taking advantage of breezes and has resulted in the home preserving a strong relationship with its surroundings.
Brick veils, timber casements and a half level difference to frontages affords the occupants of the house internal privacy whilst maintaining a strong sense of connectivity and permeability with the public domain.
Arron Schwartz Designs, Landscape Consultant
Blueprint Architects, Interior Designer
H Design, Hydraulic Consultant
Planit, Town Planner
Richard Ralph Concepts, Mechanical Consultant
Schlencker Surveying, Building Surveyor
Westera and Partners, Structural Engineer
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
