The floorplan wraps around this central area, creating a considered transparency between the rear backyard, the courtyard and the interior. Every room connects back to this sheltered outdoor space, drawing light and landscape through the home and giving a family of four a private place to gather at the centre of daily life.

The choice of modular construction was deliberate — not just for efficiency, but for precision. Built entirely offsite in Arkit’s Sunshine workshop, every component of Courtyard Retreat was fabricated in a controlled environment before arriving on site.
Constructed in 14 weeks, the efficiencies of modular construction delivered time, cost and quality outcomes that a conventional onsite build could not have matched — without compromising the architectural intent.

Western Red Cedar cladding grounds the home in its coastal setting, warm against the surrounding landscape and designed to age well over time. The relationship between inside and out is seamless — the courtyard acts as an extension of the living spaces rather than a separate outdoor area.

The result is a level of detail and finish that speaks to the care taken at every stage, from the cedar-lined courtyard walls to the considered relationship between each room and the space at the centre of the home.

Project value: $925,000 including GST, design, consultant and authority fees, factory and site-based construction.