NOOSA WHITE HOUSE
This project involved a major renovation of a dark and dated 1980s home located on the Sunshine Coast, transformed through considered building design and sensitive re-planning. While the original house lacked light and presence, it had strong underlying proportions and structural “bones,” making it an ideal candidate for thoughtful architectural renewal rather than demolition.
The existing brickwork, which visually weighed the home down, was rendered in a soft, undulating white finish inspired by the textured plaster walls of traditional Mexican haciendas. This approach introduced depth and tactility to the façade while significantly lightening the home’s overall appearance — a finish well suited to the coastal Noosa and Sunshine Coast climate.
New, larger openings were introduced throughout the home to dramatically increase natural light and strengthen the connection between interior spaces and the garden. A redundant kitchen dividing wall was removed, allowing the kitchen and living areas to merge into a single, more generous open-plan space better aligned with contemporary Sunshine Coast home design and coastal living.
Internally, a former small bedroom was reconfigured to create a functional home study and a defined entry foyer, improving both circulation and arrival sequence. The existing carport was infilled and repurposed as a new master bedroom and ensuite, adding valuable living space without expanding the overall building footprint — a practical and cost-effective approach often suited to Noosa renovations.
Changes to the existing floor plan were intentionally restrained. The original layout was fundamentally sound, and the renovation focused on refinement rather than reinvention. The home’s generous raked ceilings were retained and enhanced with a fresh coat of soft Lexicon Half White, increasing their perceived height and reinforcing the sense of openness and light.
This renovation reflects my broader approach to Noosa and Sunshine Coast building design, drafting, and home design: working with what is already there, maximising light and space, and delivering practical, site-responsive architecture that feels both contemporary and timeless.
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