Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects

Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects



Sunshine Beach House is a contemporary home inspired by the sun, surf, sand, and waves.

the reflection of natural order of things 691x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects harmonious scale proportion 669x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects contemporary window hoods screens 724x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects window protection from subtropical sun and rain 673x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects native landscape integrated into house 684x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects entry through garden 679x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects

Teeland Architects designed the house for a young family of surfers with an active beach lifestyle. The ground floor kitchen and living areas open onto the garden and pool. Thus, the family can move seamlessly from house to garden, pool to the beach, and back again. Bedrooms and bathrooms are located on the more private upper level.

living room 1024x684 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects dining area 1 1024x684 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects

“We are enamored with the beauty of the beach and ocean. The delightful balance of repetition and variation found in the waves and sand dunes are echoed in the design of the house,” said the architects.

stairs 684x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects view to the kitchen and stairs 684x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects white interior 684x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects dining table and wall ar 684x1024 Sunshine Beach House by Teeland Architects

A refined material palette of local hardwood and white sand cement reflect the character of the local beach environment and coastal landscape. The architects employed robust materials to withstand sand, salt, and water coming off the ocean and little feet. They have also used contemporary interpretations of the traditional Queenslander metal window hoods and hardwood screens to protect from the hot sun and summer rains.

Project by Teeland Architects

Photography by Emma Bourne