Sana | Plus Studio®

Sana | Plus Studio® | Photographer: Cieran Murphy

2026 National Architecture Awards Program

Sana | Plus Studio®

Traditional Land Owners

Yugambeh people

Year
2026
Chapter

Queensland

Region

Gold Coast and Northern Rivers

Category
Residential Architecture – Multiple Housing
Builder
Alroe Constructions
Photographer
Cieran Murphy
Media summary

SANA is a boutique coastal development in Miami that celebrates the relaxed Gold Coast lifestyle ata  fine-grain scale. Inspired by the fluid, wind-carved forms of the local dunes, the building features a kinetic facade of timber battens that refract light and provide organic privacy. By eschewing the traditional lobby for a sub-tropical "green undercroft," SANA creates a porous connection between the sand and the home. Every square metre has been meticulously optimised to eliminate waste, resulting in a six-storey form that respects the scale of Miami’s surfing heritage while delivering refined, modern luxury.

“Our ambition was to deliver a boutique building that feels appropriate for Miami – one that prioritises liveability, quality and longevity. Working closely with Plus Studio and Alroe Constructions ensured the design intent was carefully realised, and we’re proud of the completed outcome.”

Project Practice Team

Michael McShanag, Director
Chrisney Formosa, Principal
Nathan Anderson, Associate
Nina Ilijasevic, Project Architect

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