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Twilight aerial view of a modern white and charcoal duplex with warm interior lighting and city skyline

Wells St Duplex

Southport, QLD · Custom Home · 2006

Overview

A pair of mirrored residences that read as one sculpted form, capturing skyline views from every upper level.

Wells St required two independent homes on a single title without the visual compromise usually associated with duplex development. The response is a single mirrored mass with full brick exterior, a four concrete slab manor offering three stories with a European style terrace, split by a recessed shadow line that reads as architecture rather than a party wall.

Upper-level living was prioritised to capture the well renowned Surfers Paradise skyline and evening light. Full-height glazing is shaded by deep eaves and vertical battens, moderating western heat while preserving the outlook.

Both residences share the same specification and finish level — no compromise between sides — with acoustic separation exceeding code and independent services throughout.

Dimensions

LAND SIZE
506 m²
FLOOR AREA
632 m²
Bedrooms
6
Bathrooms
6
Build Duration
16 months
Completed
2006

Features

  • Mirrored dual-occupancy planning
  • Upper-level living with skyline outlook
  • Acoustic separation beyond code
  • Independent services per residence
  • Deep eaves and vertical batten shading
  • Private courtyard to each dwelling
Twilight street elevation of the Wells St Duplex with exterior lighting glowing
Overhead aerial of the duplex showing site boundary, driveways and rooftop terrace
Master bedroom with timber floors and full-height glass opening to a balcony
Stone-clad ensuite with spa bath, frameless glass shower and clerestory windows
Rooftop terrace with glass balustrade looking toward the Gold Coast skyline

Process

  1. 01

    Feasibility

    Yield, setback and covenant analysis to confirm two premium residences were achievable on the site.

  2. 02

    Design & Documentation

    Mirrored planning resolved around shared structure, acoustic detailing and independent service runs.

  3. 03

    Construction

    Single-program build of both residences, sequencing trades to avoid duplication and compress the timeline.

  4. 04

    Handover

    Separate compliance, certification and handover for each dwelling, delivered on the same day.