North Beach House

North Beach

A Modern, Family-Friendly Coastal Retreat with Sustainable Features and Ocean Views



The North Beach House is a modern linear townhouse that embodies the essence of its coastal location through a carefully selected material palette and innovative design. Constructed as a solid masonry block, the home is artfully carved with courtyards that invite sunlight and fresh air into its core, creating serene private landscapes and capturing key vistas. The design opens at the front and rear, providing expansive views of the Indian Ocean and majestic Norfolk Island Pines from the upper terrace, while a picture window at the back frames the coastline.

Designed with a young, growing family in mind, the home offers flexible and functional spaces that cater to both shared family activities and private retreats. The open-plan living areas provide ample room for family gatherings, while the courtyards offer safe outdoor spaces for children to play and explore.

Drawing inspiration from the coastal environment, the home features concrete floors, sand-coloured face brickwork, and white rendered walls that echo the textures of beach amenities and Tamala limestone. Internally, light timber joinery and mosaic tiles add warmth and softness, complemented by sheer curtains and soft furnishings. Breezeblocks enhance airflow, offering privacy and wind protection while allowing natural light to penetrate deep into the home.

Two courtyards create a glazed circulation link, flooding the home with natural light and seamlessly connecting indoor and outdoor spaces. The home’s passive design includes a 6.2 kW solar PV cell array, heat pump hot water systems, and low-e glazing, ensuring sustainability and low maintenance. With its calm modernist expression and textured materials, the North Beach House offers a warm and relaxing coastal retreat perfect for a dynamic family lifestyle.