With abundant natural light, cross ventilation, views to the beach reserve and lush private courtyards and pool, Waz and Nick’s Place was conceived as an oasis in which to relax and unwind after travelling the world as flight attendants.

The home may have been influenced by the clean lines and minimal uncluttered interiors of Richard Neutra and the simple rectangular geometry and stacked block feature walls of Paul Rudolph’s Sarasota homes of the 1950’s, however, it is unmistakably recognised by its own regional characteristics, reflecting its sub-tropical beachside community. The key design considerations were to create a seamless connection to the outdoors with the kitchen as the focal point of the home a Hi-end home automation system with subdued lighting and discreet Australian made fixtures and fittings. We focused on using a robust material palette suited to the marine environment with warm timber accents, dark features and crisp white contrasting weatherboards. The white portal framed gatehouse is accessed from the laneway and is the formal entry for the house. The raised concrete step with feature strip lighting is a space to gather and chat before transitioning to the house.

Location: Kingscliff, NSW

Completed: 2020

Builder: Innova Projects

Photographer: Andy Macpherson Studio