Realestate.com: 5 of the Latest Trends in South-East Queensland Architecture

Whether it’s a coastal beach house or an urban dwelling, South East Queensland has an enviable array of architectural styles that embody that summer feeling.

Architectural trends are constantly changing, making it a tough call when choosing the right design style for your dream home.

Here are our top five tips on the latest trends in South East Queensland architecture.

1. Large kitchens

There is no doubt that food has become the centrepiece of Australian culture, so a big kitchen is a necessity.

But this space is not just about preparing meals, it should be the heart of the home, Joe says.

“On the top of my list is large kitchens that allow everyone to join in,” he says.

This, of course, includes a big island bench designed for family or friends to gather around.

“Not a breakfast bar, but a kind of space where you can actually sit up there like a table,” Joe says. “You can hold a conversation with each other, but you can also see out to the view.”

2. Sustainability from the ground up

The Australia Institute’s Climate of the Nation 2020 report found climate change was worrying more people than ever before, with seven out of ten Aussie’s wanting us to be a world leader for finding sustainable living solutions.

It’s no wonder that local architects are taking up the mantle to create sustainable designs.

Joe says sustainability should be “in the DNA” of the building. This means thinking about the architectural design of a building from a holistic approach.

His latest Gold Coast project, Rockpool Rainbow Bay, on the beachfront in Coolangatta, is designed so the entire building faces north.

For the famous sundrenched South East Queensland, this is the perfect orientation to maximise natural conditions. It affords all day sun, beautiful lighting in apartments and also helps capture the breeze off the bay to create natural ventilation.

“It reduces the requirement for air conditioning and power,” Joe says. “It’s important to invest in things which are sustainable for the building’s entire life.”

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