Design

TAKE A LOOK: NATION’S BEST

A multimillion-dollar Sunshine Coast home draped in lush plants and with a sparkling pool submerged in the middle has been named Australia’s best.

The architecturally designed concrete and timber property brings the “jungle” to riverside living, with masses of greenery tumbling over the building’s angular lines.

Among the most unique features of the five-bedroom, four-bathroom home (which also has two powder rooms) are the windowframed pool in the courtyard and luxurious glass-encased wine cellar.

The property on Witta Circle in Noosa was named Australian Home of the Year at the 2022 HIA-CSR National Housing Awards. It also won the national Custom Built Home title.

Last year the home was awarded the Sunshine Coast and Queensland titles.

The skilful design and construction, which connects the natural and built environments, was built by Sunshine Coast-based company JW Constructions. The holiday home was designed by Brisbane firm Lockyer Architects and the landscaping was completed by the Conlon Group.

The home centres on biophilic design principles bridging the gap between the indoor and outdoor environments.

The combination of board-formed concrete paired with warm wood-grained accents creates an inviting interior.

Outside, the natural greenery that drapes from the upper-level gardens soft ens the angular lines of the home.

At its heart, the central courtyard and swimming pool evoke a sense of tranquillity.