Riviera

Sitting on the beachfront at Palm Beach, Riviera is a minimalistic home combining the beauty of concrete and soft natural timber.

From the initial interactions with the calming home, a scene of stillness is set. Formed by the coming together of concrete planes, a timber lined curving wall hints at an internal warmth, while also steering guests through to the centre of the home. As a home of two contrasting sides, its street face is private and concealing, yet once inside, the home and its openness becomes fully exposed to the elements through behind a veil of moveable glazing.

As a celebration of an elevated Queenslander lifestyle, the alignment with the rolling ocean in front provides both a seascape and a backdrop for the everyday motions of the home. As the centrally positioned timber wall runs the length of the home, it conceals a collection of storage compartments and doors that lead to hidden and supporting spaces. Throughout, views outward act to remind of its enviable siting, while access to natural light and ventilation, together with the smells and sounds of the ocean, fill the home, and shape a truly unique residential experience – one that calms and excites at the same time.

Location: Palm Beach, Gold Coast
Completed: 2022
Builder: Mactech Constructions
Photography: Jessica Aleece