Chase Projects pty ltd

21/08/2026

Woodward Architects When art imitates nature, as the roof plan of Avalon Plateau House mimics Indian Head in the distance.

With views east out over the ocean and south towards the subtropical rainforest below, this project straddles the crest between Avalon and the Bilgola plateau. A remarkable site on a very exposed precipice. Nearing completion, looking forward to seeing the finished project in the coming months.

Photo: Luke Shadbolt
Builder: ChaseProjectsPtyLtd
Landscape: Spirit Level
Engineers: SDA Structures

08/08/2026

Another major milestone achieved✅

With the top floor slab now complete, this Freshwater project has reached a point where the full outlook can finally be enjoyed. Seeing these incredible views from the upper level is a reminder of why every stage of the build matters.

Brickwork is next on the agenda, with the roof slab scheduled to be poured next month. This one is going to be something special. 🌊

Designed by Corben Architects
Built by ChaseProjectsPtyLtd

04/08/2026

cm studio Introducing Freshwater House

Defined by clarity, light and connection, this coastal family home is organised around a central courtyard that transforms a north–south site into a sequence of sun-filled spaces.

The design carefully balances privacy and openness, fostering natural ventilation and a strong connection to its surroundings.

Photographer Nic Gossage
Builder ChaseProjectsPtyLtd
Landscape The Garden Social.

17/05/2026

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PROJECT SPOTLIGHT - Dune House
Residential Class 1 - New Buildings | 25th Australian Timber Design Awards

Dune House by is a beachfront weekender rebuilt for a couple embarking on retirement: two pavilion wings enclosing a central courtyard with firepit and spa, connected by an open breezeway that draws a visual line from street to ocean.

The timber palette is layered and deliberate. , FSC-certified modified Radiata Pine, wraps the exterior as cladding, sliding doors, garage door, screens, and breezeway frames, all left uncoated to weather and silver alongside the surrounding dunes. Recycled pre-aged Australian hardwood decking from Australian Architectural Hardwood finishes the semi-open breezeway, terraces, and decks on a bearer and joist system of solid treated pine. Inside, engineered oak flooring by (Richmond) grounds the interiors with a warm, oiled finish, while Alpi Xilo White timber veneer lines joinery doors and fixed panels, letting light and texture do the work.

Above it all, LVL beams and rafters form a curved roof inspired by the shape of the dunes - tapered to integrate gutters and finished in copper sheeting. Passive strategies including orientation, cross ventilation, thermal mass, and solar screening deliver a NatHERS 5.0-star rating with minimal mechanical heating or cooling. Bore and rainwater harvesting, low-VOC finishes, and hydronic floor heating complete a project where 60% of construction materials are timber.

Since the ATDA, Dune House was shortlisted for the Beach House Award at the 2024 International Design & Architecture Awards.

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21/04/2026