Raintree Terrace

Noosa, QLD

2022 Queensland Residential Design of the Year

Project notes

Location: Noosa, QLD
Builder: SX Constructions
Engineer: Structures Engineering
Photography: Brock Beazley
Awards: Residential Design of the Year, 2022 BDQ State Awards

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Nestled beneath the understorey of mature rainforest trees, alongside natural creeks and tall tree ferns, Raintree Terrace quietly awaits its seasonal visitors. The family has owned this unique property for generations, returning each summer to escape into the rainforest. When the existing holiday home had seen better days, the brief was to create a new home away from home—one that would embrace this extraordinary setting.

Each room frames a view of the landscape, bringing its occupants up close and personal with nature. Capturing breezes and allowing natural light to filter into the home were central to the design. Split over three storeys, the second level hovers above the first floor, sheltering both internal and external living spaces.

Operable glass walls allow this level to be opened or compartmentalised, giving visitors the flexibility to enjoy Queensland’s weather. Black steel cladding contrasts with white feature brick, while dressed timber joinery softens the interiors. The home remains understated, sympathetic to the distinctive natural qualities of its surroundings.

The 350 m² site sits beside Noosa National Park, just a short stroll from the legendary point breaks.

Raintree Terrace was awarded Residential Design of the Year at the 2022 Building Designers Queensland State Awards.

The home was shaped through a collaborative, interactive process between the homeowners, landscape designer, builder and specialist trade contractors.

Awards

Residential Design of the Year2022 / Queensland State Awards
Building Design Queensland
Small Lot Design2022 / Queensland State Awards
Building Design Queensland
New Home $700K – $1M2022 / Queensland State Awards
Building Design Queensland

Raintree – Peaking Through The Canopy — 01VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Rainheads — 02VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Poised — 03VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Welcome To The Jungle — 04VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Soak It All In — 05VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Privacy — 06VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Dream — 07VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Seclusion — 08VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Standing Metal Seam — 09VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Wash Those Worries Away — 10VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Grab A Seat — 11VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree Terrace — 12VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Star Gazing — 13VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Subtle Curves — 14VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Let The Breeze Flow — 15VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Beach Time — 16VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Sun Sculptures — 17VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Relaxation — 18VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Protection — 19VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Operable Glass Walls — 20VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Equality — 21VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – The Veil — 22VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Surrounds — 23VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Rainforest Bath — 24VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Levels — 25VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Intimacy — 26VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Vistas — 27VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Bathroom — 28VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Living — 29VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – What Holidays Are For — 30VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Unwind — 32VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Five Star Dining — 33VOID BUILDING DESIGN

Raintree – Connection — 34VOID BUILDING DESIGN