BLACKWOOD DOONAN: A private Oasis featuring Breezway Louvre Windows

SUNSHINE COAST, QUEENSLAND, AUSTRALIA

Set within the tranquil surrounds of the Noosa Hinterland, Sarah Waller’s latest project, B L A C K W O O D, is a thoughtfully crafted dream home. Designed as a resort-style retreat for her family, the multi-award winning masterpiece offers a lasting sanctuary built for both comfort and connection to the landscape.

Positioned to embrace its natural surroundings, B L A C K W O O D overlooks a series of tranquil dams, showcasing Sarah Waller’s deep appreciation for water as both a calming influence and a central design element. Carefully sited for privacy from the street, the home invites intrigue while offering a sense of retreat. Breezway Louvre Windows are thoughtfully integrated throughout the design, enhancing natural ventilation and strengthening the connection between indoors and out. The architectural expression is bold and grounded, softened by cascading greenery and meticulously curated landscaping.

A masterclass in seamless technological integration, this expansive yet well-considered home reflects Sarah’s singular vision and unwavering commitment to design excellence—delivering a level of craftsmanship that’s truly unmatched.

Architectural Awards:

  • Commendation, Residential Architecture – Houses (New), 2025 Architecture Awards AIA
  • Shortlisted, Sustainable Architecture, 2025 Architecture Awards AIA
  • Winner, Australian Home of the Year, 2025 HIA
  • Winner, Australian Custom Built Home, 2025 HIA
  • Winner, Queensland Home of the Year, 2024 HIA
  • Winner, Queensland Custom Built Home, 2024 HIA
  • Winner, Queensland Bathroom Design, 2024 HIA
  • Winner, Queensland Bathroom of the Year, 2024 HIA
  • Winner, Queensland Kitchen Design, 2024 HIA
  • Winner, Queensland Kitchen of the Year, 2024 HIA
  • Winner, Sunshine Coast and Wide Bay Custom Built Home of the Year, 2024 HIA
  • Winner, Custom Built Home over $3 million, 2024 HIA Sunshine Coast
  • Winner, Bathroom Design, 2024 HIA Sunshine Coast
  • Winner, Bathroom of the Year, 2024 HIA Sunshine Coast
  • Winner, Bathroom over $50,000, 2024 HIA Sunshine Coast
  • Winner, Kitchen Design, 2024 HIA Sunshine Coast
  • Winner, Kitchen of the Year, 2024 HIA Sunshine Coast
  • Winner, Kitchen Over $50,000, 2024 HIA Sunshine Coast

Architect: Sarah Waller Architecture
Photographer: Alyne Media