This contemporary beach house in Coolum Beach, Queensland, Australia, was designed by Aboda Design Group for a high, steep site. Known as Coolum Bays Beach House, the residence combines crisp geometry, strong contrasts, and dramatic color with comfortable living spaces arranged over two levels.
Contemporary beach house in Coolum Beach
The beach house was designed as a modern, sustainable home. Passive cooling, LED lighting, and deep roof overhangs help reduce energy use while keeping the interior comfortable. Rainwater is collected from the roof and directed to a tank beneath the pool deck.
High-quality coastal architecture
Comfort and sustainability are central to both the facade and the interior. Durable materials suited to the coastal climate include steel, concrete, aluminum, fiber cement, and timber. A cantilevered concrete structure helps integrate the pool, while the roof projects outward like a protective umbrella without blocking the broad window walls. Fiber-cement cladding continues inside as an accent, and warm cedar creates a visual connection between the house, the landscape, and the sea. Aboda Design Group created a refined yet informal home with a distinctly dramatic character.
Coolum Bays Beach House by Aboda Design Group
The living area offers simple comfort. Glass walls bring natural light deep into the home, and understated seating keeps the room relaxed. Because the interior steps with the slope of the site, the lower level is used efficiently and many rooms enjoy wide views.
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Concrete and steel construction with a flat roof
Glass roof over the terrace
Facade with dramatic contrast
Strict geometric design
Children's play area
Covered timber bridge beside the swimming pool
Beach house with panoramic views
Open-plan living room beside the swimming pool
Cantilevered concrete ceilings
Bright living room
Comfortable white seating in the living room
Interior design in white
Large loft-style living room
Kitchenette with upholstered furniture
LED lighting throughout the house
Bathroom design with tiled walls
Concrete-look ceiling as an accent
Anna Lohan
Peter Dark
