Constructed in mid-2023 in the established Sunshine Coast hinterland suburb of Coomera, this flexible single-storey home was built with the structural option to add a full second floor later — delivering four bedrooms plus a bonus room now, and the capacity for six when the family grows. The brief prioritised one large great room rather than multiple smaller spaces.
The clients were moving from a smaller home and wanted the flexibility to adapt the house as their family grew, without the cost and disruption of a major extension in the near term. The site had a moderate slope and was bordered by mature trees, which the owners wanted to preserve.
We designed a single-storey home on a split-level platform that follows the natural slope of the site, protecting the root systems of the retained trees. The roof structure was engineered to carry a full second-storey load, giving the owners a future upgrade path at reduced cost. We used a single large living zone rather than multiple rooms to maximise flexibility.
The home has delivered the intended flexibility: the bonus room is currently used as a play area for the youngest child but could be converted to a bedroom with minimal work. The retained trees have thrived post-construction, and the split-level design has created two distinct terraces that extend the usable outdoor area. The build was completed in 26 weeks with zero major defects reported at handover.
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