‘Breathtaking': Gold Coast property a ‘masterclass' in design

Herald Sun

22-07-2025

Architect and presenter Peter Colquhoun has described the latest Mater Prize Home as a thoughtful blend of luxury, lifestyle and design vision.
'It's a little slice of heaven,' Colquhoun said.
Set on a sweeping 4.5-acre hillside site at Bonogin in the Gold Coast Hinterland, Prize Home No. 320 features panoramic views, a north-facing orientation and a layout that balances openness with retreat.
Mater Prize Home draw 320 at Bonogin in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Part of a $5 million prize package, the home has been designed to capture light throughout the day, informing both its functionality and atmosphere.
'It's high-end architecture amongst the treetops – luxury in the landscape,' Colquhoun said.
At the edge of the property, a glass-edged heated magnesium pool has prime position in full sun, with adjacent outdoor areas including a basketball half-court designed for year-round use.
Internally, the home includes four bedrooms, private office, media room, gas fireplace and open-plan kitchen, living and dining opening to a covered alfresco area with built-in barbecue and bar fridge. Floor-to-ceiling glazing throughout the home maximises views and natural light.
Mater Prize Home draw 320 at Bonogin in the Gold Coast Hinterland.
Architect and presenter Peter Colquhoun.
'It's framing the view of the sky but also allowing the massive frameless windows to give a panoramic, almost cinematic view to the Gold Coast skyline out towards the horizon. It's breathtaking,' Colquhoun said.
Subtle references to Scandinavian Modernism appear in the home's white geometric forms, dark-framed windows and natural timber accents. Passive cooling strategies, including timber and glass louvres, support energy efficiency.
'This picks up prevailing summer breezes, keeping your cooling costs down,' Colquhoun said.
The dream home strikes a balance between clever architecture and environmental awareness.
'It's more than just a home – it's a masterclass in lifestyle and design,' he said.
Mater Prize Home Draw 320 closes in late August.
Originally published as Mater Prize Home's Gold Coast property a 'masterclass' in design