Design Brief:

Beachside/harbour location; push to maximum number of spacious top quality units to make project viable; minimum of 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; cater to across the board market i.e. suitable for families, couples or seachange/babyboomers.
To be contemporary with latest materials and undercover parking for two vehicles for each unit. Privacy and security was a big issue as the location is a holiday area with transient, beach and short term accommodation. Make more desirable and more valuable by capturing the ocean views available at a height of around 5m.

Design Solution:

The limits of the local DCP and LEP were pushed as the economic viability of the project relied on maximising the unit number. A great deal of research, and creative design solutions were required. The two storey height limit was overcome with subterranean carparks allowing all available space for zoned living.
The spacious ground floor, self contained to cater for all demographics, features high ceilings, a void and main living flowing onto the alfresco area; the upper level houses central rumpus, 2 large bedrooms and full bathroom. A drop down ladder gives access to the roof space with ocean views making a great studio/retreat.