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Avonlea House in Eumundi on the Sunshine Coast
New Residential Development in QLD, Australia – design by Robinson Architects
30 May 2018
Avonlea House
Design: Robinson Architects
Location: Eumundi, Queensland, Australia
Avonlea House

Simplicity resonates through the design in its connection to environment,material selection and spacial planning. Named after the majestic Queensland house that once occupied the site, Avonlea was designed and built for a young family and stands on a commanding elevated hillside site in the centre of the market town of Eumundi.

The old Queensland house burnt down 9 years ago. The site which was unique given is central location and size (5 acres) was sold with an approved DA for a six lot subdivision. The new owners of the vacant land approached Jolyon to design the new house. Considerable thought was given to how the subdivision was to be handled given its impact on the town. It was decided to sell off just 3 of the 6 lots, build on one and retain the other 2 for garden. We saw this as a one off opportunity to get some quality buildings in such a prominent location in town. The blocks were sold privately to independent buyers coming directly through Robinson Architects office. The only condition was that RA would design the buildings. All are modest in terms of size and budget and show a sensitivity to the immediate built envir...