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‘One Mooloomba’ presents two modestly scaled, barefoot island holiday dwellings on a steep south facing site with spectacular ocean views. This developer project maintains the prevalent settlement pattern of small, fibro ‘Straddie’ beach houses embracing a spirit of ‘making-do’ when on holidays.

 

opportunity

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The client’s brief was for a refined but basic camping-like experience for their large family and friends’ group to enjoy year-round. Both dwellings were tuned to facilitate the habits and rituals of coastal life: wake/swim/eat/nap/repeat, with plenty of towel rails!  Every space has an opportunity to connect uniquely with the surrounding landscape and the spectacular ocean view either directly or reflected in mirrors.

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solution

 

The heart of the home is a sun-filled landscaped courtyard and fire pit open to the northeast, framed by the house, anchored by a prefabricated plunge pool and retained pandanus trees. The owner’s home has become a retreat during the week to work remotely or conduct overseas business, an antidote to hectic mainland life.

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