↘ Marina Mirage Gold Coast

Designed for R Crawley and GC Marine, these floating offices reimagine the workplace as something inherently connected to the Gold Coast’s waterways. Set within a city defined by its extraordinary network of canals, marinas and coastal lifestyle, the concept takes the office off the land and places it directly within the environment that drives the marine industry. The intent was to create something unmistakably unique — a bold, modular floating structure that feels playful, contemporary and distinctly Gold Coast. Stacked volumes, large areas of glazing, open terraces and unexpected colour give the building a strong identity, while allowing light, water and marina activity to become part of the everyday working experience. Rather than treating the water as simply a backdrop, the design uses it as the foundation of the concept. Boats can pull alongside, staff and visitors arrive directly from the marina, and the offices become part workspace, part showroom and part waterfront destination. The floating platform allows the structure to respond naturally to the marine setting while creating a memorable presence among the surrounding yachts, pontoons and waterfront activity. There is an intentional sense of fun to the composition — pastel colours, layered boxes, palms, screening and open-air spaces give it a relaxed confidence that reflects the Gold Coast itself. It is commercial space without the conventional corporate feel: vibrant, adaptable and immersed in the lifestyle of the city. Ultimately, the project celebrates what makes the Gold Coast unique. In a place shaped by water, boating and an enormous canal network, the idea was simple: if your business lives and breathes the marine industry, why shouldn’t the office float too?