The modern Buderim residence is an executive home situated on the northern face of the regions prominent hillside. Its design responds to the majestic vista from ocean to hinterland, the contrasting terrain and a growing family’s needs.
The residence is has two main pavilions linked together with a series of open planned spaces with generous volumes responding to the vista. These areas connect to outdoor spaces with a barbeque pavilion and pool as focal points.
The internal and external areas are connected seamlessly with generous door openings. Small water features are used internally and externally ensuing calming qualities and areas to focus.
Generous roof overhangs and considered louvre placement take advantage of the region’s prevailing breezes. These secure louvres allow sufficient cross ventilation allevating the reliance on air conditioning and allowing the house to breathe at night or while the family is absent. Batten sun shading permits winters sun activating the thermal mass qualities of the floor slab minimising heating requirements.
Externally, long flat forms are employed with generous overhangs to the east and west. The roof is muted in a grey tone minimising vertically. Timber cladding breaks the building mass further into flat forms minimising visual impact of the garage and adjacent areas. Designed by AB+M Achitects.
