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Two-storey coastal residence with off-form concrete, timber screens, and a central portal framing the ocean view.

Cabarita Beach House

Residential · Cabarita, NSW
Two-storey sub-tropical residence with natural sandstone columns, vertical timber cladding, off-form concrete balconies, and dense tropical landscaping flanking a timber boardwalk entry.

Noosa House

Residential · Noosa Heads QLD
Aerial view of the North Grandstand exterior showing the full cantilevered timber roof canopy, off-form concrete terracing, tropical landscaping, and bronze wayfinding signage at the Level 1 Concourse and Club entry

Southern Gold Coast Stadium

Commercial · Gold Coast, Qld.
A contemporary two-storey canal-front residence at dusk, featuring a balanced facade of off-form concrete panels, vertical timber cladding, and expansive glazing with timber batten screening.

Chevron Island Pavilion

Residential · Chevron Island
Corner view of Laneway at golden hour showing both street facades, bronze fin screening, ground-floor café, and four levels of mixed-use programme

Laneway

Commercial · Brisbane
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Sanctuary Cove House

Residential · Sanctuary Cove
All Projects

What we're thinking about between projects.

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Interiors · Materials & Finishes

Interiors with Intention: A Study in Restraint

Simone McDonald · 5 March 2026
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Interiors · Coastal Materiality

The Interior Shoreline: Mimicking the Coastal Context

Simone McDonald · 3 March 2026
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Architecture · High-Rise Design

Vertical Coastlines: Translating the Beach House to the Sky

Brett McDonald · 3 March 2026
All Insights

Fourteen years of reading Gold Coast sites — from beachfront homes and hinterland retreats to government buildings, schools, hospitality venues, and sporting facilities. The scale changes. The commitment to getting it right doesn't.

Registered Architects · Queensland & New South Wales · QLD Government Panel

Testimonials

Client Perspectives

Brett was the architect behind our home renovation. His ideas were invaluable and allowed us to achieve results neither of us imagined. He accurately costed our project, helped select a reputable builder, and his plans were so well resolved that there were very few questions throughout construction.
Kylie Hughes
Residential Client, Gold Coast
Google Reviews

We engaged Burleigh Beach Design for our Fingal Head property in 2016. Their strongest attribute is designing spaces that 'flow' and connect, with intimate knowledge in cost control and material selection. The 3D modelling and Virtual Reality tours were particularly beneficial.

Greg Castle Residential Client, Northern NSW

Burleigh Beach Designs transformed my new Broadbeach apartment into the most beautiful, functional space. Every detail was thoughtfully designed — from the colour palette to the finishes and layout. They made the whole renovation process smooth and stress-free, and the end result is pure perfection.

Danielle Barker Apartment Renovation, Broadbeach
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