Mermaid Waters

by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Alexandra Buchanan Architecture once again showcase their natural proclivity for transformative contemporary architecture through their Mermaid Waters project on Australia’s Gold Coast.

This residential project at Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast transforms a dated, single storey brick spec-home into a light-filled, contemporary family beach house. A suite of new spaces arranged over two levels is designed to embrace the garden, the sunny climate and the relaxed outdoor-living culture of South-East Queensland.

The completely new kitchen, dining and living room merge effortlessly with a family room and outdoor terrace allowing children and adults to move freely between interior and exterior spaces. Bi-folding and sliding, floor to ceiling, doors visually dissolve the building envelope and a glazed end wall establishes an unobstructed view to the pool and garden outside.

This residential project at Mermaid Waters on the Gold Coast transforms a dated, single storey brick spec-home into a light-filled, contemporary family beach house.

Spatial interest comes in the form of a mezzanine study which hovers above the kitchen to create a compact ceiling that is counterpoint to the lofty, double height space above the entry and living areas. Blonde plywood encases ceiling and wall surfaces to complement a neutral palette in hues of white and sand. Sunlit walls and breezy rooms ensure occupants enjoy the spoils of beachside living year-round.

Alexandra Buchanan Architecture once again showcase their natural proclivity for transformative contemporary architecture.

The Alexandra Buchanan Architecture team worked closely with the client to ensure the final design evoked the same feeling of relaxed coastal living created by the beach side Gold Coast setting. The Mermaid Waters project represents the true transformation of an outdated Queensland beach home.