A Palm Springs Inspired House With An Incredible Courtyard (House Tour)

Paying homage to the style of Palm Springs, Tim Ditchfield Architecture integrates sleek, uninterrupted lines of the renowned Californian setting into the Las Palmas house. While drawing inspiration from the clients’ visit to Palm Springs and their experience at the iconic mid-century Kaufmann House, the architect ensures Las Palmas remains in harmony with the essence of Noosa Heads. “There seem to be a lot of parallels between Palm Springs and Noosa Heads, and I think a lot of that comes from a beautiful climate and a celebration of indoor-outdoor living,” says Oskar Booth, architect at Tim Ditchfield Architecture and project architect for Las Palmas.
Overlooking Noosa River, the waterfront location of Las Palmas offers sweeping vistas of the surrounding scenery. “We wanted to be sympathetic to the neighbourhood with this project, so from the riverside, it’s not a dominant form. It’s only two storeys and built in a small proportion, and it’s the same with the streetside, as we chose to set back the front fence,” says Oskar. Positioning the home along the river’s edge also creates an opportunity to utilise the street-facing facade for a sprawling landscape, blending boulders and cacti in the sculptural style reminiscent of Palm Springs.
Upon arrival, one is immediately welcomed by a native garden, leading into a courtyard that integrates indoor and outdoor areas - a hallmark of modernist architecture. “This is the crux of the project; you get to experience all the elements of the building and slowly take that in before you arrive,” says Oskar. Then, reaching a landing, one is afforded a view of the river and glimpses of the mangroves against the backdrop of Noosa. Descending a couple of steps leads to an area with a terrace that overlooks the river. “It feels like it’s hovering above the riverbank with no balustrade, and it really gives that intimate connection of river to house that we’re after.”
Many changes have been made to the house, alongside considered selections of art and decor scattered throughout. A utilitarian wing of the home also houses service amenities and guest bedrooms boasting a northern orientation overlooking the courtyard. Additionally, there’s an intimate main suite that resembles a luxury hotel, with framed views and an open-plan bathroom. “It is also fully appointed, so you don’t even have to go to the kitchen for a cup of tea,” notes Oskar.
The interior design showcases a diverse palette of materials, including aluminium, concrete, blackbutt timber and glass. Different types of concrete have been incorporated: a smooth form, an original board finish that adds texture and creates dramatic shadows, as well as honed concrete for a consistent appearance both inside and out. Given the owner works in the aluminium industry, this material features heavily throughout the house in unconventional ways. With great attention to detail, Las Palmas embodies Tim Ditchfield Architects’ combination of modernist aesthetics and contemporary interior design, resulting in a house that resonates with the essence of the Noosa Heads area.
00:00 - Introduction to the Palm Springs Inspired House
00:52 - A Palm Springs Inspired Brief
01:31 - The Layout of the Home
02:34 - Focusing on the Different Levels
03:52 - A Robust Material Palette
04:41 - Proud Moments
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Photography by Scott Burrows.
Architecture by Tim Ditchfield Architects.
Build by GV Emanuel Constructions.
Windows by Vitrocsa.
Filmed and edited by Dan Preston.
Production by The Local Project.
Location: Noosa Heads, Queensland, Australia
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We hope you enjoyed the stunning Las Palmas house by Tim Ditchfield Architecture! Inspired by the sleek lines of Palm Springs and seamlessly integrated into the essence of Noosa Heads, Las Palmas is a true masterpiece of modernist architecture. For more of the latest and greatest in architecture, interior design and house tours, be sure to order a copy of our book ‘10’: thelocalproject.com.au/product/10-celebrating-10-issues-of-the-local-project/

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Mid-century modernist architects really got it right and this house fits that ethos so well. Hard to tell this was built recently. Love it.

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Beautiful home and courtyard. Having a 911 is the new Barcelona chair. Seems like every house has one.

[@artel6225]

❤One of my favourites contemp-mid Century ❤

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A very inspiring house with an incredible courtyard sounds and features is like a slice of paradise right at home.

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Love the use of the different cements. 💐💐💐

[@SnowballRT]

The aluminum fences are indeed shining details of the project.

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I really adore the relaxing aussie way of living!

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Complete tribute to its style . Perfectly designed and executed . Delightful video . Thanks

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Brilliant architecture. Love the materials used. Classic house design. This is my type of home. If l come into money l will definitely have a place like this. Really impressive.😊

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Gorgeous❤

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Beautiful❤😊

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So very beautiful!

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Loved the stonework

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Beautiful and Creative... well done

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A new favorite

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Beautiful detailing.

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I love it!

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Lovely.

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Beautiful design, can see a little Neutra influence (Kaufmann House) in it. Spectacular

[@mrvk39]

I love that retro, mid-century vibe of the house! the build-in sitting and the stone fireplace with that view is in incredible! Water views are generally incredible and so well framed. I found it a bit too much when they also added raw concrete to mid-century. It took away from the look, in my view. At least in some places where it was too busy, with flooring, stone fireplaces, and eclectic furniture, AND raw concrete. Sometimes those white walls are really needed to calm the senses a bit. But, overall, beautiful design!

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Inspirational

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Very nice !

[@smoath]

For some reason I always imagine a dystopian future with nature taking over these buildings. I think it's to do with the style of architecture on this channel.

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Great location

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Beautiful. Waiting for you to post the pictures on Instagram.

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Stuning project!! Which song is playing on the last chapter?

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Right sizing

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🥰🥰🥰

[@opulent1]

Amazing! Do you know the exact color code of the Porsche 911?

[@DustyAnimations]

I’m surprised at the seemles polished concrete or terrazzo floors, I don’t know how it’s made to last without developing cracks, anyone for the guide?

[@betraydan_]

Does anyone have an ID on the white side table 0:22 , would be greatly appreciated.

[@uffeskammed2674]

It looks like a Tulip side table by Eero Saarinen (produced by Knoll).

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[@BradThePitts]

This is a brilliant home but what about the car park or the garage? They are a part of most home owner's daily lives, and for some reason the architects don't seem to care about them.

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nice house but insects🪰?

[@DZ60]

I had to pause and turn off this video when I saw the "open plan" bathroom in the upstairs suite...

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good thrift in the retrospective narrative

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!what is aluminium

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Boring project

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Keen to see your house

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