Mermaid Beach Residence by B.E Architecture
Mermaid Beach Residence is a two-story concrete beach house located in Gold Coast, Australia, recently designed by B.E Architecture.
About Mermaid Beach Residence
Concrete Elegance Meets Beachfront Beauty
Nestled along Queensland’s surf beach lies the Mermaid Beach Residence. This family home showcases a concrete-dominated design, both inside and out, echoing the homeowners’ passion for the robust material. Furthermore, operable timber shutters grace the external windows.
An Emblem of Permanence
The Mermaid Beach Residence’s architecture embodies stability and endurance. It represents a profound human yearning: the longing for permanence and the emotional commitment to settle.
Nature’s Contrasts: Stability vs. Transience
Ironically, this permanent structure stands on the shifting sands of a beach, a realm of constant erosion and movement. Its location exposes it to cyclonic winds, fierce thunderstorms, and intense sunlight.
Architectural Responses to Nature’s Challenges
The architecture addresses these elemental challenges. It offers privacy and protection from unpredictable weather. Yet, it also presents a contrasting identity: a laid-back, sunlit family haven with direct beach access.
Harmonizing Function with Timeless Design
The residence’s material choices and layout stem from this duality, seamlessly blending the family’s desire for a timeless, efficient abode.
Photography by Andy MacPherson
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