Peter Colquhoun’s Top 7 Features of Mater Prize Home No. 321

Architect and TV personality Peter Colquhoun understands better than anyone how great design can transform the way you live. He stopped by the current Mater Prize Home on the Gold Coast to talk all things architecture and lifestyle, and give us the scoop on his top seven features that make this home more than just a design marvel, but a total life-changer. Let’s count them down!

#7 Open, Generous Circulation Spaces

 From the moment you step inside, Peter noted the sense of openness and ease you immediately feel in the space. “When you come through the front door, it’s not confined at all,” says Peter. “There’s a generosity in the planning, and it gets bigger as you walk through the space and it fans out.” The clever design ensures a natural flow from room to room, setting the tone for a home that feels expansive, yet grounded.

#6 Curved, Soft Furnishings

 As far as Peter is concerned, the furnishings in this Mater Prize Home are “perfectly” curated to suit the design and environment. “They are really well proportioned for this space,” he explains. “All the furnishings are gentle and curved, which makes the space really intimate and cosy.” The soft edges contrast beautifully with the home’s contemporary architecture, creating an inviting atmosphere throughout.

#5 Feature Artwork That Elevates the Interior 

 More than just a standout build, this property is a ‘gallery home,’ which means it’s designed to act like a gallery space for the artworks it houses. “That theme is really explored with clever pieces that not only look great as individual artworks,” Peter says, “but they really complement the interiors—the fittings, fixtures and colours.” It’s a visual experience that celebrates both art and design in perfect balance.

#4 Individually Styled Bedrooms

Each of the four bedrooms in this luxe waterfront space is a stylish retreat in its own right. “The main bedroom is pretty impressive,” Peter says, noting that even the bathroom is a feature in and of itself. “Each bedroom has its own individual styling, but they all relate to one another.” Whether it’s for guests or family, each room feels special and considered.

#3 Terraced Outdoor Space with Water Views

“In a climate like this, the outdoor space is really where you’re going to spend your life,” says Peter. The alfresco area seamlessly blends with the home’s interiors, featuring tones and furnishings that flow effortlessly from inside to out. “It terraces gently down onto the pool and the waterway,” he adds. The ideal setting for entertaining, relaxing, or soaking up the sunshine.

#2 A Lifestyle Transformation

“This prize is going to transform someone remarkably,” Peter reflects. From Queensland’s year-round sunshine to the home’s proximity to water and outdoor activities, this isn’t just a design upgrade, it’s a lifestyle overhaul. “Even if you don’t understand or appreciate the great design, everyone is going to get how this could change your life.”

#1 The Fantastic Cause

And Peter’s absolute favourite feature of this incredible prize—the important cause it supports. “The cause outweighs anything that the architecture can offer,” he says. With every $2 ticket, supporters are helping fund life-changing care and research at Mater. “Design and architecture can hint at changing your life,” he says, “but the Mater Prize Home cause literally changes people’s lives.”

It's not often a home comes along that combines architecture, interior design, and lifestyle elements that work in such perfect harmony. Don’t miss your chance to WIN this sensational $4.3M prize package and Live YOUR Way right here. Get your $2 tickets today! 

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