Gold Coast Acreage

& New Home Designs

Gold Coast & Hinterland, Queensland

Architect-designed new homes, acreage estates and renovations, from Tamborine Mountain and the Tallebudgera Valley to the canals and the coast.

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We love designing homes on the Gold Coast, because it's the perfect place to connect the way you live to the landscape.

(Our approach)

Modern two-story home with wood siding, brick walls, glass entry doors, and a lush landscaped garden

(Why the Gold Coast)

BAASTUDIO Architecture love designing new homes and renovations for properties on the Gold Coast because it's the perfect location to connect living environments to the landscape, whether it's in the hinterland or on the coast.

Behind the beaches sit some of South East Queensland's best acreage: rainforest ridges, green valleys and creek-side paddocks. We design custom acreage homes that are positioned to make the most of each site, working with the contours, aspect and views so the house feels part of the land around it.

From a modern barn and ranch estate in the Gold Coast hinterland and a farmhouse in Tallebudgera to canal-side renovations at Mermaid Waters and Runaway Bay, every home starts with time on site, understanding the slope, the light, the breeze and the way you want to live.

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Hinterland or coast

Two very different settings, one idea: the landscape shapes the house.

Modern wood-and-brick house with landscaped native garden beneath a dramatic sunset sky

Mountain views, rainforest edges and big, sloping blocks. We plan acreage homes as connected pavilions with deep verandahs, stone and timber, guest houses and outdoor rooms that open to pools, paddocks and gardens.

Hinterland + Acreage

White tropical-style house with black shutters, glass double doors, lush landscaping, and bird-of-paradise flowers at sunset

TAMBORINE MOUNTAIN / TALLEBUDGERA VALLEY / CURRUMBIN VALLEY/ BONOGIN / TALLAI / WONGAWALLAN

Sea breezes, bright light and water views. Our coastal new homes and renovations open living areas to the canal or the beach, with shade, cross-ventilation and easy indoor–outdoor family life.

Coastal & canal living

RUNAWAY BAY / MERMAID WATERS / CURRUMBIN / NORTHERN NSW COAST

Designed for the land

How we position an acreage home so it belongs to its site.

Contours

We read the fall of the land and set floor levels, decks and retaining to work with the slope rather than against it.

Aspect

Living areas face north for winter sun, with eaves and screens to keep summer heat out.

Views

Windows, decks and pools are placed to frame the valley, the ranges or the water from the rooms you use most.

Breeze

Narrow plans and well-placed openings capture prevailing breezes for natural cross-ventilation.

Materials

Timber cladding, natural stone, rammed earth and soft landscaping that sit comfortably in the bush and age well.

Modern black-roofed countryside home with stone walls, two parked cars, landscaped gardens, and a pool surrounded by eucalyptus trees.

Gold Coast works

Skennars Head, NSW
Modern coastal new home — Skennars Head, NSW Modern coastal new home

SCENIC RIM. American Farmhouse renovation

Runaway Bay Renovation
Florida-style external renovation · Pool, deck & pergola — Runaway Bay Renovation Florida-style external renovation · Pool, deck & pergola

Tallebudgera Farmhouse
New family home · Modern farmhouse — Tallebudgera Farmhouse New family home · Modern farmhouse

Tallebudgera kitchen
Timber beams & natural finishes — Tallebudgera kitchen Timber beams & natural finishes

Cedar Creek outdoor living
Open and light, framed to the view — Cedar Creek outdoor living Open and light, framed to the view

Gold Coast Hinterland Estate
New home + guest house · Modern barn & ranch — Gold Coast Hinterland Estate New home + guest house · Modern barn & ranch

Cedar Creek Farmhouse
Acreage new home · Modern Australian — Cedar Creek Farmhouse Acreage new home · Modern Australian

Residential architecture trends in 2026

Luxury rustic-modern kitchen and dining area with exposed wood beams, stone fireplace wall, large windows, island, and outdoor pool view at sunset

What homeowners in Brisbane, the Gold Coast and the Sunshine Coast are asking for, including the calm stone and timber palettes that suit hinterland retreats.

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Questions

Yes. Our studio is in Manly, Brisbane, and we design new homes, acreage homes and renovations across the Gold Coast and hinterland, including Tamborine Mountain, Tallebudgera, Currumbin, Bonogin, Tallai, Wongawallan, Mermaid Waters and Runaway Bay. Every project starts with a visit to your site.
Yes, siting is one of the most important decisions on acreage. During the onsite consultation and concept stage we look at contours, aspect, views, access, breeze and existing trees to find the best position for the house, pool and outdoor areas.
Yes. Our Gold Coast work includes a coastal townhouse renovation on the canal at Mermaid Waters and a Florida-style external renovation with a new pool, deck and pergola at Runaway Bay.
Yes. Our Gold Coast hinterland estate pairs a main residence with a separate guest house for visiting family and extended stays. We plan both together so they share views, outdoor areas and access while keeping their privacy.
A 2-hour design consultation at your property, from $495. We walk the site with you, discuss your brief, budget and ideas, and give you design direction on the spot.
Yes, through BAAHOUSE, our range of pre-designed, award-winning small homes and granny flats.