Six, Port Douglas by Wolveridge Architects

Six, Port Douglas

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Category Residential Year 2006 State Queensland City Port Douglas Photographer Derek Swalwell Arriving at the main building, a masonry two story form with a very large overhanging and protective roof, a series of large sliding doors stack to create an 8 metre wide opening connecting a dining pavilion with the internal living area. The swimming pool is a focal point of the way living is undertaken. Visitors at once are confronted by a wall of water as they pass the covered walkway to the main living room. The sound of the water provides a constant and cooling reminder to the senses. An initial privacy screen from the street connects a sun deck, pool and wet edge, a confined section of turf, roofed dining deck, living, rear deck and garden, and finally the golf course. The southerly winds are controlled via the rear bi folds, naturally ventilating the living space and external dining areas located on the north side of the house. The house itself is a vehicle for the passage of cool breeze.

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Wolveridge Architects
Derek Swalwell

A stunning two-story residential masterpiece in Port Douglas, featuring a seamless connection between indoor and outdoor living, highlighted by a striking swimming pool and innovative design that enhances natural ventilation and privacy.

Category
Residential

Year
2006

State
Queensland

City
Port Douglas

Photographer
Derek Swalwell

Arriving at the main building, a masonry two story form with a very large overhanging and protective roof, a series of large sliding doors stack to create an 8 metre wide opening connecting a dining pavilion with the internal living area. The swimming pool is a focal point of the way living is undertaken. Visitors at once are confronted by a wall of water as they pass the covered walkway to the main living room. The sound of the water provides a constant and cooling reminder to the senses.

An initial privacy screen from the street connects a sun deck, pool and wet edge, a confined section of turf, roofed dining deck, living, rear deck and garden, and finally the golf course. The southerly winds are controlled via the rear bi folds, naturally ventilating the living space and external dining areas located on the north side of the house. The house itself is a vehicle for the passage of cool breeze.

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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