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Contemporary multi-level residential building with minimalist geometric design, featuring a cantilevered upper floor with vertical timber slats, textured white stone boundary wall, and integrated garage gate; two people and a small white dog walk on the sidewalk in the foreground, with modern high-rise buildings in the background under a clear blue sky.


Mermaid House 419
House


Location |  Mermaid Beach, Queensland
Client | Confidential
Photographer | Andy Macpherson
Services | Architecture, Interior Design, Design, Documentation
Set across three levels, our Mermaid Beachfront House is a refined expression of coastal luxury, designed to embrace its spectacular oceanfront position while maintaining privacy, comfort and timeless style.

The architectural form is defined by bold horizontal planes and deeply set terraces, with natural timber battens and textured blockwork walls providing warmth, rhythm, and tactility to the façade. These materials are chosen not only for their aesthetic resonance with the coastal context but also for their durability and performance in the beachfront environment.

Internally, the home continues a dialogue between natural finishes and contemporary restraint. The material palette celebrates stone, timber, and soft neutral tones, creating a calm and sophisticated atmosphere throughout. Each room has been thoughtfully detailed to feel grounded and serene.

Privacy and sun protection are delicately managed through a combination of deep eaves, operable screens, and high-level glazing. These elements allow for generous daylighting and passive ventilation, while shielding the interior from neighbouring views and the harsher aspects of the Queensland sun.

Landscaping plays an integral role in softening the building’s modern lines and anchoring it within its beachside setting. Sub-tropical planting blurs the threshold between indoor and outdoor spaces, enhancing the connection to nature and reinforcing the relaxed lifestyle of the Gold Coast.

This residence is a testament to refined subtropical living — a carefully considered design that balances sculptural form, coastal resilience, and everyday comfort.




Angled street view of a contemporary coastal residence with a cantilevered facade, vertical timber louvers, black cladding panels, and cascading green vegetation from upper balconies. The building features a textured stone boundary wall, minimal landscaping, and a clean, rectilinear form under a flat roof, situated on a gently sloping road. Keywords: modern coastal architecture, cantilevered home design, timber louver facade, green wall balcony, architectural elevation, luxury house on slope, minimalist exterior, tropical landscaping.
Front-facing view of a modern multi-story residential building with vertical timber slats, cascading greenery from balconies, and a light stone boundary wall labeled "215 Hedges." A palm tree partially obscures the facade, while a cyclist and two pedestrians move along the sidewalk in the foreground, creating a lively urban atmosphere. Keywords: vertical garden architecture, modern beachside home, timber screen design, lush balcony planting, tropical residential facade, 215 Hedges, pedestrian and bike-friendly streetscape, luxury Gold Coast residence.

A modern kitchen with an expansive ocean view visible through large glass windows.

A modern kitchen and living room featuring a large window that allows natural light to fill the space.

A stylish living room showcasing a large artwork on the wall, enhancing the modern decor.

Luxury modern bathroom featuring a freestanding marble bathtub, marble vanity, floor-to-ceiling sheer curtains, and minimalist fixtures, with natural light creating an elegant and serene atmosphere.