Bilinga home a work of art

NAMED Cypress for its use of Australian pine, this avantgarde, sculptural home, which resembles a silo, has been turning heads along the Gold Coast Highway since it was built. The concept of local owner-builders, Andrew and Jasmine Smith, of Merico Constructions, the project’s incredible attention to detail and quality finishes reflect the couple’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of design while adapting to a changing coastal environment.

“We wanted to design a concept that would allow as much light in as possible without that visual presentation to the outside, so throughout the property there’s architectural hoodings and screening so that we are able to see out without people seeing in,” Mrs Smith said.

Timber was sourced from a single, 100-year-old tree, with cabinetry on each level concealing electronics, kitchen appliances, a dry bar off the kitchen, and a wet bar serving the rooftop.

A full-length glass lift provides a functional focal point through the centre of the home.

“It’s more of an artform for us. It’s not like we’ve just built it to flip it. As a young family working on this, we’ve literally poured our hearts into creating this build,” Mrs Smith said. “I get excited when people can see and appreciate the intricate detail that is well and truly above and beyond any other usual build.”

While Mrs Smith said would be happy to stay in the home, it’s clear her husband’s passion lies in the process.

“I don’t want to follow, I want to set a trend and build something with an entirely different concept so that when someone walks in they just go, ‘wow’,” he said.

“Open-plan living has obviously always been a thing, but not to a point where it’s been exceptionally done to be able to open up your entire dwelling and feel more part of your environment.”

Cypress will be sold fully furnished with high-end pieces from Kira and Kira Design Studio, worth a total value of more than $100,000.