bombala
Architecture Residential Mooloolaba, Queensland, Australia
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1. living area opening onto an outdoor room Spaces within the house are uncluttered, with a focus on creating harmony between the interior and exterior environment. 4125 px 5500 px 13 MB A3 print |
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2. living space with south facing window the house uses natural light and shadow to create extraordinary spaces 3928 px 5500 px 6 MB A3 print |
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3. north facing outdoor living the house provides an intimate connection to the surrounding landscape 4125 px 5500 px 12 MB A3 print |
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4. loft type bedroom looks through double height living space to water the house responds to the asymmetrical shaped site by embracing irregularity and asymmetry 5500 px 3667 px 7 MB A3 print |
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5. living space the house uses simplicity and minimalism to heighten the experience of space 4125 px 5500 px 10 MB A3 print |
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6. courtyard window hoods provide protection from the subtropical sun and rain 4125 px 5500 px 10 MB A3 print |
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7. north elevation timber screens shade the expansive areas of glass from direct sun and create interesting shadow patterns 4125 px 5500 px 15 MB A3 print |
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8. courtyard and outdoor shower house opens onto a central courtyard garden and pool 4125 px 5500 px 16 MB A3 print |
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9. robe and bathroom carefully positioned openings and skylights bring in natural light and create interesting shadow patterns. 5500 px 4125 px 12 MB A3 print |
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10. robe and bathroom carefully positioned openings and skylights bring in natural light and create interesting shadow patterns. 4125 px 5500 px 12 MB A3 print |
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11. bedroom spaces are open and uncluttered 5500 px 4401 px 11 MB A3 print |
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12. entry the house is characterised by its simplicity of design 3928 px 5500 px 10 MB A3 print |
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13. ground floor plan 1983 px 1000 px 406 KB Print - Low res only |
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14. upper floor plan 1996 px 1000 px 251 KB Print - Low res only |
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15. site plan 1000 px 742 px 80 KB Print - Low res only |
Description
Bombala is a house filled with extraordinary spaces and natural light.
The house is designed to foster a connection between people and the surrounding environment.
Big sliding glass doors and windows open the house to the outside. Bespoke window hoods and timber screens protect from the subtropical sun and rain
A refined material palette heightens the sense of space and provides a feeling of calm.
Covered outdoor living areas on the north and south, allow you to move around the house, out of the wind, or into the sun, depending on the time of day and year.
Questions and Answers
What were the solutions?
To maximise light, ventilation and water views, we used big sliding glass doors and windows that could open to the outside. To provide protection from the summer sun and rain, windows and doors have overhanging roofs and timber vertical screens. We also included two covered deck spaces. One on the north and one on the south. The clients can move around the house to be out of the wind, or to enjoy the ideal sun conditions, depending on the time of day and year.
To enable the clients to stay in the house, even if their mobility decreased, we designed the ground level to be wheelchair accessible. The garage, living areas and a second main bedroom are all located on the ground level with no steps. The upper-level bedroom suite could accommodate a relative or cared in future if desired.
We designed a timber batten ceiling with acoustic panels behind it to ensure that the main double-height living space had good acoustics. The result is a dramatic high open living space that is quiet with no echo.
The clients are delighted with their house. It allows them to enjoy long lunches with friends and family. Either watching the boats on the water or having drinks by the pool.
What was the brief?
The brief was a house for a retired couple to enjoy their new relaxed lifestyle, and spend time with family and friends.
The other requirement was that the clients wanted to be able to stay in the house even if their mobility was reduced as they grew older.
The ground level is wheelchair accessible. In the future, they will be able to live on the ground level.
What were the key challenges?
The first challenge was to open the house to the outside, while also being able to provide protection from the summer sun, rain and wind. The second challenge was that the clients wanted to be able to stay in the house even if their mobility was reduced when they grew older. The third challenge was the clients wanted to have a dramatic double-height living space with good acoustics, where sound did not bounce around.
What are the sustainability features?
Passive solar design and orientation
Use of natural light and ventilation
Use of thermal mass to mediate temperature extremes
Rooftop solar power
Rainwater tank for harvesting rain water
Hydronic floor heating in waffle pod floor slab
New native garden
Vegetable garden beds
Details
| Project size | 375 m2 |
| Site size | 715 m2 |
| Completion date | 2023 |
| Building levels | 2 |
Project team
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Sealand | Architect |