McAnally Residence

The stylishly designed house rises out of the sand dune, overlooking the ocean at Sunshine Beach, on the east coast of Australia, approximately 120km north of Brisbane.   The structure is terraced up the dune over three levels, accommodating three guest suites on the lower level and the master suite on the upper level. The central level occupies the main living area of the dwelling, with direct access to two terraces and the cantilevered swimming pool. The finishes palette is restricted to timber, concrete and light grey walls, tiles and stone. A series of double-glazed skylights cover the spaces created by the separated forms of the building, providing ample light to the deep