The framing of the facade with the timber cladding frames the outside of the building whilst framing the insider’s view to the expansive golf course and scenery outside.

The use of alike materials on both the two ends of the extension, and the existing building works to seamlessly tie the country club together to form a harmonious relationship between the old and the new.

Standing at 8 storeys high, The Waterfront will be the tallest building in Hervey Bay. The site allows for all apartments and hotel suites to be orientated north with sweeping views across Hervey Bay.

The fully equipped hotel function centre will cater for function up to 300 people, with large framed views to the foreshore reserve and the water beyond. The simple architectural gestures of the building are provided though the weaving canopy delineating between the retail and the private functions above.

The tower above is divided into two separate forms defining the Hotel levels from the upper apartments with the use of rich timber cladding to accentuate the existing forms.

The development will bring a level of architecture and amenity not seen in Hervey Bay.

Vernacular elements like the skillion roof, the much loved Australian veranda and natural unprocessed materials such as stone and wood reflect the lifestyle and essence of living in rural Australia.

Designed to maximize the interaction between indoor and outdoor spaces, the Country Club provides not only a place for the golfers but also the surrounding community by providing a Community Hub and associated facilities.

The Hawkstowe Community Club is first seen as a strong, traditional built form on the hill at the end of the entry boulevard. The building is comprised of a series of timber containers resting on a low stone wall, creating a clever separation between communal and private.

The structure is covered by a simple hip roof and together these elements form an abstraction of the vernacular farm house building common to the region.

The entry to the clubhouse is wide and welcoming providing both a gateway and a shelter for community events, while the floor plane is raised up to replicate the archetypal veranda space, overlooking the private terraces and gardens to the north. The materials palette will be formed by locally available materials such as basalt, drawing inspiration from the regional vernacular architecture.