Dune House Port Douglas by Wolveridge Architects

Dune House Port Douglas

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Category Residential Year 2010 State Queensland Photographer Derek Swalwell The Dune project is a further study of the fundamental relationship that a building can have with its landscape and broader context. In response to the brief the building program provides extensive accommodation, 4 dedicated bedrooms and a range of intimate and generous living spaces both internal and external. Water is an element that is integral to this project. The dwelling is a series of interconnected pavilions comprising two linear forms which surround a central living core. The forms themselves are derived from a ‘plantation’ context with long, low rooflines. The main living room is a spacious volume which overlooks water, a small, intimate lawn area to its immediate north connects the living and study to the landscape. It provides a place for the bare foot to touch earth, an important activity in the context of the house and landscape connection.

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Wolveridge Architects
Derek Swalwell

Dune House Port Douglas: A harmonious blend of architecture and landscape featuring interconnected pavilions, extensive living spaces, and a focus on water elements, designed to enhance the connection between indoor and outdoor environments.

Category
Residential

Year
2010

State
Queensland

Photographer
Derek Swalwell

The Dune project is a further study of the fundamental relationship that a building can have with its landscape and broader context. In response to the brief the building program provides extensive accommodation, 4 dedicated bedrooms and a range of intimate and generous living spaces both internal and external. Water is an element that is integral to this project.

The dwelling is a series of interconnected pavilions comprising two linear forms which surround a central living core. The forms themselves are derived from a ‘plantation’ context with long, low rooflines. The main living room is a spacious volume which overlooks water, a small, intimate lawn area to its immediate north connects the living and study to the landscape. It provides a place for the bare foot to touch earth, an important activity in the context of the house and landscape connection.

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“I cannot recommend Wolveridge Architects highly enough. Fully alive to the brief from the outset, Jerry worked collaboratively to present us with ideas that took us way beyond our original imaginings. Working within the tight constraints of both limited space and a heritage protected house, Jerry delivered a seamless melding of both old and new that magically accentuates the best of both. The overall design is masterful. The in situ concrete table is, quite simply, incredible and a genius response to our very first discussion. The small details - a floating concrete step; an exposed, internal section of nineteenth century brickwork (to name but two of many) are testament to the considered and inspired thinking. The project was managed brilliantly by Brett and the rest of the team and executed with minimal fuss and to the highest standards. Every question and concern was responded to thoughtfully and with an eye on the budget. The result is stunning. it is a beautiful space to live in. It is a beautiful home.”

Richard Molloy, Wellington Wall 2019