Forever Home, Gold Coast

A house designed to break renovation sale records in Broadbeach Waters - and it did.

Project 88 is a major renovation celebrating classic Coastal Modern design and aesthetic.  With a north easterly aspect and views to the water and Surfer's Paradise it was important for the design to capture these assets.  The planning achieves this by broadening out the major living spaces to the large deck, pool and outdoor living pergola, creating a constant connection to the water and city views.  Vertical voids in the living areas heighten the space and bring the sky into the kitchen, living and dining areas.  A second living space has been created off the front gardens and is affectionately known as the Garden Room.  Importantly this room can be open to the main living spaces, and connects the front gardens to the rear outdoor living on the canal through the house.  This connection is perfect for capturing the cooling north-easterlies in summer.  The Garden Room can also be closed with a large sliding barn door to create a separate living space.  A dedicated study overlooks the gardens with street access and is perfect for a home office.  A third living area, called the Inner Deck, takes advantage of the downstairs voids and the soaring exposed rafter ceilings, and also features a bar.  The Coastal Modern aesthetic is carried through from the living spaces into the bedrooms and bathrooms with fresh and decorative tiles, warm timbers, and designer lighting.

Lead Architect: Joe Snell 

Builder: Havendeen Projects

Photography: Kristian Van Der Beek