Tour of Bombala

Bombala is a house designed by Sealand Architects for a retired couple to enjoy a relaxed lifestyle and entertain friends and family, with a brief centred on the property's water views and the subtropical climate. The design responds to three challenges. The first was opening the house to the outdoors while still protecting it from summer sun, rain and wind. The second was designing for the clients to stay in the home as their mobility changes with age. The third was a dramatic double-height living space with genuinely good acoustics. A masterclass in designing for site conditions, this building was awarded the Gabriel Poole Award for Building of the Year at the 2024 Sunshine Coast Regional Architecture Awards, come and discover how the architects resolved these challenges through the design of the house.