A street-level perspective of the Kaiya building entrance along Haig Street, featuring lush integrated planters, a covered drop-off zone, and a cyclist on the road.


Kaiya
In Progress, Residential Apartment


Location |  Kirra Beach, Queensland
Client | Immerse Projects
Visualisation | The Boundary
Services | Design Architecture
Kaiya establishes a refined architectural presence within the coastal fabric of Kirra, offering a collection of residences designed around a deep connection to the surrounding landscape. Rising fourteen storeys, the building form responds directly to its coastal context through a considered interplay of solid elements, open apertures, and organic geometry.

The architectural expression is defined by clean lines and expressed slab edges that reference the coved contours of the local coastline. Curvilinear balconies and subtle façade articulation soften the building mass while optimising ocean views and natural light penetration. Generous setbacks and strategic orientation ensure privacy between neighbouring structures while welcoming prevailing sea breezes into every residence.

Materiality plays a foundational role in anchoring the building within its environment. A restrained palette comprising light warm white textured renders, blush white slab edges, and salmon feature brickwork creates a warm, natural aesthetic. Champagne powdercoat aluminium battens and frames are paired with light bronze-tinted glazing to introduce subtle depth and reflection across the exterior.

At ground level, the architecture engages directly with the streetscape through deep sunken planters and lush subtropical landscaping that softens the threshold between public and private domains. Communal spaces are integrated throughout the lower levels, featuring a wellness hub complete with a twenty-metre lap pool, spa, sauna, and dedicated work-from-home facilities. By prioritising biophilic design and seamless indoor-outdoor living, Kaiya delivers an enduring architectural contribution to the Kirra precinct.




A full front elevation of the fourteen-storey Kaiya apartment building from street level, showcasing its warm white textured renders, salmon feature brickwork, and ground-floor subtropical landscaping.