With a name referencing the nearby iconic trees, the natural-look exterior of the Norfolk apartments harmonises perfectly with their seaside location.

A combination of curved timber panelling and pearl-finished window framing creates a soft, natural appearance for this new beachside apartment complex. Located on Queensland’s Gold Coast, the Norfolk apartments have been designed to sit comfortably in the seaside environment.

Inspired by the iconic Norfolk pine trees directly opposite the site, architect Koichi Takada designed the building with an “organic” outer shell to harmonise with the surrounding beach landscape while optimising the comfort of the interior spaces.  Throughout the development passive design principles have been followed, allowing the building to respond and adapt to seasonal variations.

The north-facing apartments enjoy direct sunlight in the cooler winter months while being shaded at the height of summer.  The slatted timber screens provide solar protection and privacy while their moveable nature allows them to be repositioned to help regulate interior temperatures as the sun's position changes.

The distinctively shaped balconies, accessed via Alspec ProGlide High-Performance Sliding doors, have been cleverly designed to provide shade where needed. The overlapping balcony slabs optimise overhead shading for the levels below, in addition to the vertical protection provided by the sliding screens. 

To address the diverse glazing needs across the site, a selection of Alspec’s window fixed framing products were used from the ecoFRAMEplus, Hunter Evo and McArthur ranges, while Alspec’s 50mm Awning Windows were selected for openable window locations. The floorplans have been designed to take advantage of cross ventilation and encourage natural breezes with well-positioned openable windows.

The 10-level complex includes 15 apartments and 2 split-level penthouses, all enjoying stunning 180-degree coastal views from the southern end of Burleigh Beach. Residents have access to ground-floor shared facilities including a gym, sauna and an outdoor pool.

Project Name: Norfolk Burleigh Heads
Project Address: 1/46 Goodwin Terrace, Burleigh Heads QLD 4220
Architect: Koichi Takada Architects
Builder: Hutchinson Builders
Fabricator: Total Concept Group
Applied Finish: Duratec Eternity Linen Pearl Satin
Photography: Troy Sanders

Alspec Products Used:
ecoFRAMEplus 150mm Centre Pocket Double Glazed Framing
Hunter Evo 150mm Single Flush Glazed Framing
Hunter Evo 101.6mm Single Flush Glazed Framing
McArthur Evo 101.6mm Centre Pocket Framing
ProGlide® High Performance Sliding Door
Awning and Casement Window