Uniting Kingscliff
Space to Breathe.
Coastal Ease.
Uniting Kingscliff is a future-focused community for seniors on NSW’s Far North Coast.
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LocationBundjalung Country
Kingscliff, NSW
Tweed Shire Council -
ClientUniting
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Discipline
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Sector
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StatusDESIGN DEVELOPMENT
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height15 m, 4 Storeys
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Scale120 residential aged care bedrooms + 199 independent living units
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CostAUD $233M
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rendersATCHAIN
VISION
Kingscliff holds a special spot on the Far North Coast—where coastal plains meet ocean edge. This site stretches between Kingscliff Street and Lorien Way. Perfect position for community transformation.
We start with Country. Bundjalung design principles aren’t add-ons—they’re foundations. Ongoing engagement with local community shapes every decision. Spatial relationships flow from cultural wisdom. Gathering spaces honour traditional patterns. Materials connect to place.
The region’s growth brings opportunity. Senior living can lead the way. We’re designing for people who chose coastal living—active, connected, engaged with their environment.
“Designing with Bundjalung wisdom means every space tells a deeper story.”
Gabriel Duque, Director, Plus Studio
SOLUTION
Seven buildings create village clusters. Each responds to different site conditions. Ocean proximity influences everything—building orientation, outdoor space design, material selection.
The linear green corridor does clever double duty. Community spine by day, stormwater management system always. Native plantings filter runoff naturally. Groundwater recharge happens through landscape design. Seasonal flooding becomes opportunity, not obstacle.
Rooftop courtyards capture those ocean glimpses everyone craves. Shaded outdoor rooms extend living through subtropical seasons. Materials weather gracefully—designed for salt air and summer storms.The wellness centre anchors community life. Pool for morning laps. Gym for staying strong. Cinema for evening entertainment. Day spa for treating yourself. Library for quiet moments. Hairdresser for staying sharp. Everything under one welcoming roof.
We thread sustainability throughout. Solar panels generate clean energy. Natural ventilation reduces mechanical cooling. EV charging points prepare for electric futures. Rainwater becomes resource through careful collection.
Community spaces invite connection. Landscaped gardens blur boundaries between facility and neighbourhood. Design anticipates growth—today’s 319 homes can expand tomorrow.
This is the kind of thinking we bring to every project. Get in touch and let’s talk about what you’re planning.