This
building draws on the imagery of the Caloundra Coastline. The
eroded Landsborough
Gray sandstone
and ruins of World War II fortifications are echoed
in the textured
concrete finish. It is nestled behind the frontal dune, with the
light weight roof responding to the line of wind carved
vegetation, and alluding to the monopitch Fibro roofs of the old
beach houses still common in the area. This is a tough
environment for a building. It has has to with stand salt air ,
cyclone winds and the rigours public use and abuse. The
construction meets the this challenge, but at the same time
demonstrates that a robust and utilitarian building can have a
soft impact on an area of natural beauty.
 Fort Bribie 
The site is a coastal dune
system with remnant natural vegetation adjoining parkland, car
parking and schools. Ann St is a popular surf break and venue for
surfing competitions, but is also an important suburban beach
access point. Amenities blocks are a necessary, but often
unsightly addition to areas of natural beauty. The object was to
provide the facility without detracting from the area's amenity,.
It was important to minimise opportunities for inappropriate use
and vandalism. The design evolved with the wider context of
improving beach access and providing a viewing platform to cater
for surfing competitions and general public use. ( In association
with Anembo Consultants (landscape architects ) Caloundra City
Council and Surfing Australia.
The textured concrete
finish was achieved using "tilt-up" panels cast in a
sand bed. Raw sand, newspaper and hessian were imprinted on the
concrete. Old concrete debris from Moffat Beach was collected and
incorporated into the finish.
Following are some textures from the concrete finish and some natural coastal textures
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