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Designing Above the Coast: An Award-Winning Australian Home

A spacious outdoor terrace with modern furniture overlooks a calm ocean and sandy beach, surrounded by lush greenery and with cloudy skies in the background.
Overview

Perched above Seven Mile Beach in New South Wales, this three-storey coastal residence offers sweeping views of Berry’s Bay. Defined by strong architectural intent, open-plan living, and a seamless connection to its spectacular coastal surroundings, it is both visually striking and highly functional.

Details

Status

Complete

Contractor

Futureflip

Images

Joshua Hill
Products used
A modern rooftop terrace with a glass structure, surrounded by greenery and decorative white stones. In the background, city buildings and blue sky are visible.
Free Standing Skybox Skylight

Project Overview

Designed and built by FutureFlip and conceived as a no-compromise family abode, the build combines bold architectural expression, floor-to-ceiling expansive glazing, refined materials, and advanced engineering to create a home that delivers on the client’s vision at every level. In acknowledgment, it has been widely recognized within the industry, receiving both the Australian People’s Choice Award and the Australian Custom Build Award at the 2026 HIA Australian Housing Awards. It represents a benchmark for contemporary residential design, where craftsmanship, innovation, and holistic thinking come together.

A modern multi-level house with large glass windows and a terrace, featuring a stone facade and landscaped garden in the foreground. The property is situated on a hillside overlooking other homes.

Engineering The Site

Positioned on a steep rock shelf, the site required significant structural intervention and was carefully excavated and stabilized to create a secure platform for the home, while ensuring long-term durability and effective drainage.

The property also features an advanced geothermal system, using six 100-metre boreholes to efficiently heat and cool the home, pool, and spa. Hydronic underfloor heating and smart controls further enhance comfort and energy efficiency.

A modern garage featuring a sleek red sports car, with a minimalist design and lush greenery visible outside. A swimming pool is nearby, partially covered.

Crafted With Attention to Detail

Every aspect of the home has been designed with quality and precision in mind and is reflected within the material selection. Custom features include a marble shower, a sink CNC-carved from a single block of travertine, bespoke storage solutions, and a technically engineered garage designed for high-performance vehicles.

A modern, spiral staircase is seen leading upward, with smooth white walls and a large skylight above. The skylight features a geometric design and allows natural light to illuminate the space, revealing a blue sky with scattered clouds.

Light, Access & Architectural Expression

To take full advantage of the coastal setting, a key element of the design was the integration of a rooftop terrace. Manufactured in the UK and shipped to Australia, a custom glazed Box Skylight was positioned above the central staircase and floods the interior with natural daylight, creating a strong visual connection to the sky above. Designed by Glazing Vision and developed in partnership with Next Generation Glass, the skylight incorporates solar-control glazing to minimize heat gain while maintaining clear views and abundant natural light.

Award-Winning Accolades

Recognised as one of Australia's leading custom homes and awarded in the HIA ‘Custom Built Home Over $4 million’ category, the project has received multiple industry accolades, including:

  • 2025 HIA NSW Custom Built Home Winner

  • 2025 HIA NSW Home of the Year Winner

  • 2026 HIA Australian Custom-Built Home Winner

  • 2026 HIA Australian People’s Choice Home Winner

  • 2026 HIA Australian Home of the Year Finalist

Combining architecture, engineering, sustainability, and craftsmanship, this home sets a new benchmark for contemporary coastal living in Australia.

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Take a full tour of the property, including the home cinema (Accessed through a concealed door) and the stunning outdoor space.

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Modern interior overlooking a serene ocean view, featuring a plush sofa, a dining area with chairs, and large glass doors that open to a patio with a pool. Soft lighting creates a warm atmosphere.

Curved white architectural interior with a circular window revealing a blue sky. Soft shadows play across the smooth surfaces, creating an elegant and modern atmosphere.

A modern, spiral staircase is seen leading upward, with smooth white walls and a large skylight above. The skylight features a geometric design and allows natural light to illuminate the space, revealing a blue sky with scattered clouds.

A modern building features a sleek glass balcony, topped with greenery, against a clear blue sky.

A spacious outdoor terrace with modern furniture overlooks a calm ocean and sandy beach, surrounded by lush greenery and with cloudy skies in the background.

A modern multi-level house with large glass windows and a terrace, featuring a stone facade and landscaped garden in the foreground. The property is situated on a hillside overlooking other homes.

Aerial view of a modern rooftop terrace featuring a circular seating area, a small round pool, solar panels, and landscaped greenery. The terrace has a mix of paved and soft surfaces, with a lounge chair positioned in the sunlight.

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