CLOUDBREAK
  • Year                           2025
  • Location                    Miami
  • Building Design        Jayson Pate Design
  • Interiors                   Mactech          
  • Furniture Curation   Mi Zepp Studios 
  • Photos                      Drift Visuals                        

Perched high above the Gold Coast, Cloudbreak reimagines one of the city’s most recognisable vantage points. Once home to a local landmark known simply as The Castle, it now stands as a sculptural residence defined by precision, proportion, and quiet confidence. Rising from the hillside in layered progression, each level opens to new light and perspective – an ascent that connects earth, ocean, and sky.

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Villa Cloudbreak rooftop terrace with custom stonework, built-in seating, fire feature, and pool overlooking the ocean.
Villa Cloudbreak living room with ocean views framed by full-height glazing, micro cement floors, and Marrakesh Onyx fireplace.
Villa Cloudbreak lounge with Sarah Ellison Float sofa, rough render walls, and custom micro cement dining table framed by full-height glazing
Villa Cloudbreak kitchen with Marrakesh Onyx splashback, integrated cabinetry, and micro cement island bench.
Villa Cloudbreak kitchen with micro cement island and Marrakesh Onyx benchtops, opening to panoramic dusk views through full-height glazing

The home’s strength lies in its simplicity. Clean geometry, deep reveals and deliberate restraint form a composition that feels both monumental and calm. Within these lines, warmth emerges. Grey microcement flows through each space, grounding the structure in texture. Dark timber softens the tone, while stone and Marrakesh Onyx lend depth and luminosity as daylight shifts. The palette is cohesive and timeless – crafted to age beautifully, not perfectly.

Cloudbreak wellness level featuring custom gym with Pilates reformer and treadmill, framed by greenery and panoramic Gold Coast hinterland views
Rooftop view of Cloudbreak at dusk featuring the glass-edged pool, Gold Coast best pool, Episode 4 sunken lounge, and layered landscape design overlooking the Gold Coast.

Movement through the home unfolds like a story. The entry is quiet and cocooned, leading to a wellness retreat carved into the hillside with sauna, plunge pools, and a private cinema. As you rise, the light changes. A glass floor refracts water from the rooftop pool above, scattering reflections across living spaces designed for connection and pause. Expansive glazing draws the horizon inward; mornings open to the ocean, evenings close with the glow of the hinterland. Every detail – acoustic design, temperature, and light – is seamlessly controlled by an integrated automation and sound system that enhances rather than interrupts.

Villa Cloudbreak wellness area with custom steam room, sauna, and hot and cold plunge pools.

Above, the rooftop offers complete immersion. Water meets sky, framed by concrete, glass, and greenery. Privacy is shaped through proportion, not separation; openness comes from the sense of belonging within the elements. By day, the surface shimmers with the Pacific light; by night, it transforms into a still reflection of the stars.

Villa Cloudbreak illuminated rooftop pool with shallow feature, aerial night view.
Villa Cloudbreak kitchen with sculptural island bench, mountain and ocean views framed through full-height glazing.

Cloudbreak is a study in how architecture can move you. Every junction, surface, and shadow speaks to collaboration and care – the meeting of craft, engineering, and intent. It’s a home that captures both mastery and emotion: grounded in structure yet fluid in experience.

Recognised as the 2025 HIA Gold Coast & Northern Rivers Home of the Year, Cloudbreak stands as a testament to the precision, collaboration, and vision that shaped it.

Villa Cloudbreak basement tequila bar with arched stone wall and custom joinery.
Villa Cloudbreak basement tequila bar with arched stone wall and glazing overlooking dusk views.
Exterior elevation of Cloudbreak showcasing tiered concrete forms, lush rooftop planting, and ocean backdrop on the Gold Coast.
Villa Cloudbreak ensuite with Marrakesh Onyx double vanity, custom stone detailing, and ocean views connecting to the bedroom.
Villa Cloudbreak bedroom with custom micro cement bed, rough render walls, stone detailing, and ocean views framed by large glazing.
Villa Cloudbreak ensuite with custom stone bath, arched timber shelving, and integrated fireplace.
Villa Cloudbreak master ensuite with custom stone bath, bronze tapware and sheer curtains.
Villa Cloudbreak ensuite with Marrakesh Onyx vanity, custom stone bath, and micro cement finishes.

The story of its making lives on through the Villa Cloudbreak mini-series, a cinematic journey tracing its evolution from concept to completion.

“Here, beauty is not staged – it lies in meals shared, conversations that drift and bedtime negotiations. Months of work give way to years of ordinary moments made extraordinary.” 

Watch it unfold via @villacloudbreak 

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