This modern residence is a great architectural residential project designed by BGD Architects is situated on an established residential island in Australia’s Gold Coast. Intimately designed by the architect for his young active family, the residence reflects their dynamic outdoor lifestyle and love of the water, with fresh ideas and new materials, with the brief maximizing the available natural light of this south facing site while focusing internal views to the river & skyline, open planned entertaining spaces.
The materials used in this residence have been designed to exhibit their variations in texture, finish and form while maintaining a modern aesthetic. Off-form concrete & polished concrete, recycled timber columns & timber cladding, flat render & heavy stucco render and honed & polished stones are used.
Living zones are on the lower level while the upper level is reserved for bedrooms and retreats. Separated by the entry void, upstairs is divided into two wings, defining adult and children spaces. The master suite with open style bathroom maximizes the river and skyline views. The children’s wing including the rumpus can be completely closed off while the balcony to the street front acts as their activity deck. Enclosed with aqua, blue and white louvers, privacy from the public can be controlled. Simultaneously this allows cross-ventilation and northern daylight to penetrate through, creating a magical and colourful space.
The pool terrace, finished in low maintenance honed concrete. A void/skylight has also been included to the roof to further introduce natural light to the terrace areas. Projects by BGD Architects, Photographer Remco Jansen. Via
