Iziko Designs

28/08/2026

With design now complete, our Valdora renovation is well on its way towards construction. We’re getting a little bit excited to see this one come to life!

It’s been such an enjoyable collaboration with our build and interior design parttners, bringing the architecture, interiors and construction thinking together from early in the process.

And not least of all, an incredible client who has trusted the process and made the whole project an absolute pleasure to work on.

Can’t wait to share more of this one as it moves from the drawing board to site.

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26/08/2026

Moonare Project, Noosa.

These interior renders give a feel for the space, materials and overall atmosphere, based on the client’s stunning brief.

It’s all starting to come together!

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InteriorRenders

21/08/2026

16 Horizons drive for People's choice award 2026! Support us by voting now.

Voting is officially OPEN 🎉

The People's Choice Award is back, and this year it's entirely in your hands.

Scroll through the entries. Find the one that gave you main character energy. Vote.

You can vote for up to 5 different entries, once per entry, so spread the love around.

👉 Vote here: https://bdq.awardsplatform.com/entry/vote/PpGLAmwg

21/08/2026

From concept to craftsmanship 🛠️

The tiling is finished and joinery is taking shape at our Horizons Drive project. This is the stage where all the magic happens. Can’t wait to share more as it rounds the corner toward completion.

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CoolumHorizons

19/08/2026

Fresh renders for the Clarkson residence.

To add interest to the back of the dwelling, we introduced a series of v-shaped poles and screening, paired with a considered mix of materials and textures across the facade.

The result: a facade with real depth and character, front to back. Always a pleasure designing for clients who get it.

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19/08/2026

17/08/2026

We’re incredibly proud to have received the 2026 BDQ Sunshine Coast Regional Design Award for Residential Conceptual Design for 16 Horizons Drive, Coolum Beach.

This home has been such an exciting one to design. Set across a lush, leafy elevated site, the design unfolds across the landscape, wrapping around a central internal courtyard that forms the heart of the home. A generous entry sequence draws you through to the courtyard and pool beyond, while soaring ceilings and expansive volumes bring a sense of openness and drama to the moody, contemporary palette.

And a very special shoutout to our client. As a talented industry leader himself, having fully entrust us with this project is something we couldn’t be more proud of.

A huge thank you to Building Design Queensland for the recognition and for continuing to celebrate great design across our industry.

And, of course, a big thank you to the team behind Iziko Designs. Every project is a team effort, and we’re incredibly grateful for the care, creativity and work that goes into bringing these designs to life.

Construction on 16 Horizons Drive is set to begin in the next couple of months, which makes receiving this recognition at the conceptual stage all the more special. We can’t wait to watch this one come out of the ground and share the journey along the way, partnering with our trusted partner Beach Homes PTY LTD.

Next stop, the 2026 BDQ State Design Awards in Brisbane this October 🤍

16 Horizons Drive | Coolum Beach
2026 BDQ Sunshine Coast Regional Design Awards
Winner | Residential Conceptual Design

15/08/2026

Very proud to take home the 2026 BDQ Sunshine Coast Regional Design Award for Residential Conceptual Design for 16 Horizons Drive, Coolum Beach 🤍

Next stop — the State Awards in October!
Building Design Queensland
Coolum Horizons

14/08/2026

Some really exciting progress here at our Horizons project.

With the joinery now being installed by the amazing team at Shoreline Cabinets Pty Ltd, it’s so exciting to see everything finally coming together. Every detail is starting to take shape, and we can’t wait to see the finished result.

Builder: Beach Homes PTY LTD
Designer: iziko designs | Sunshine Coast residential building designer

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QueenslandHomes CoastalDesign NewBuild DreamHome

12/08/2026

We thought we’d jump on this trend.

Here are our top picks for where we think it’s worth spending your money.

01 / SPEND ON THE BONES,
NOT JUST THE FINISHES.
Ceiling heights. Proportion. Volume. Natural light.
You can upgrade finishes later.
You can’t easily change the architecture.

02 / DESIGN FOR THE
QUEENSLAND CLIMATE.
Orientation. Shade. Cross-ventilation. The right glazing.
Sometimes the best window isn’t the biggest one. It’s the one in the right place.

03 / DON’T SPEND A FORTUNE
FIGHTING YOUR BLOCK.
Invest in a design that responds to the land, 
rather than simply trying to flatten it.

04 / INVEST IN THE SPACE
BETWEEN INSIDE + OUT.
Shade, breezes and generous openings can make outdoor living feel like a true extension of the home.

05 / CHOOSE ONE OR TWO EXCEPTIONAL MOMENTS
A jaw-dropping kitchen. A framed view. A beautiful courtyard. 

Not everything needs to be a feature.
Spend where it will have the greatest impact.