This 1970's vintage brick home
in Buderim was altered and
extended with dramatic effect. Translucent walls on the south
(street) side admit natural light without contributing to heat
loads. Curved battening provides a durable surface, and together
with the fibreglass create an unusual play of light.
Medium
density housing needs better acceptance if we hope to preserve
areas of natural environment. The Sea & Sky Units at Golden Beach
use fibro cladding with a texture finishes. this allows use of
colour and minimises maintenance. Sun control is carefully
considered. The style is reminiscent of the 50s and 60s
beach houses. The Project won the Sunshine Coast
Housing Industry
Association's (HIA) Energy Efficiency Award for 2000
Town planning consent was required to
exceed 8.4 m in height and capitalise on the south eastern views
over the dune to the sea. This home was designed with four
storeys - garage and boat accommodation on the ground, childrens'
bedrooms in the first, living on the second with main bedroom
retreat in the attic space
This lightweight ancillary building
could be adapted as an artists studio, sleepout or cabana.
Shading fins over curved framing run over a polycarbonate weather
shield. Shade structure and fence are designed to support
vegetation
Conservation and
change of use for 7 Wilson Ave, Dicky Beach,
Caloundra. The original house had been built in 1939 for
rental accommodation, and has some local significance in that it
is one of the originals in that area. It was also important in
it's contribution to the character of the streetscape, and in
it's ability to demonstrate the evolution of the post WW2
beach houses.
Carports, pool area and entry were
added/upgraded to this circa 1960 house on Moffat Headland
Alterations
and additions to "Buderim House" - Design Development
and Heritage Act approval. This substantial 1915 Queenslander is
listed on the State Heritage Register. A small section of the original
vine scrub in the grounds ( left as a windbreak) is listed by the
National Trust. The intention was to re-convert from function
rooms/art gallery back to a private residence, and involve new
kitchen & bathroom facilities as well as additional living,
sleeping areas and parents' retreat.