Queensland
Sunshine Coast
In all of our work, we strive for innovation and new solutions to the problems of living with climate change in the 21st Century. The client brief was for an inter-generational resort style beach house that had to be low maintenance and built to last. We developed a highly sophisticated, engineered structure that could protect and preserve the site from erosion, storm tides and future projected cyclonic activity – whilst operating in a passive and sustainable way. Long Life cycle efficiency was the primary design philosophy and all ideas were put through a perfomance filter accordingly. The project represents a significant investment in Dicky Beach and introduces an innovative and contemporary architectural alternative to the local built vernacular – we were happy that the building’s apparent typology became ambiguous..
We delivered on our client’s intent for a timeless contemporary design that promotes an active, engaging lifestyle, to accommodate extended family on holiday.
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.
