CUSTOM NEW HOME – EDGE HILL
House 11 – Edge Hill
LOCATION | EDGE HILL, QUEENSLAND
YEAR | EST. 2026
PROJECT | CUSTOM NEW HOME
Design Team
Architect: Kelder Architects
Passive House Consultant: Maxa Design
Passive House Assessment: View Here
This five-bedroom custom home in Edge Hill, Cairns is a considered build that sits comfortably within one of Cairns’ most character-rich neighbourhoods. Situated in a Neighbourhood Character zone, the design takes its cues from the traditional Queenslanders that define the local streetscape — timber construction, corrugated rooflines, and a deep respect for the way these homes have always responded to their environment.
As an architectural builder in Cairns, Maxa Constructions worked closely with Kelder Architects to bring this vision to life with the precision and care it deserved. The result is a custom home that feels like it belongs — honouring the heritage of Edge Hill while delivering the open, light-filled spaces a modern Cairns family expects.
Outdoor living sits at the heart of this architecturally designed home. A central courtyard draws light and air deep into the home, while a covered alfresco at the rear extends the living space year-round.
Large sliding doors dissolve the boundary between inside and out, and louvred windows and cross-ventilated rooms do what good tropical home design in Cairns always should — keep the home comfortable without over-relying on air conditioning.
Inside, the open-plan kitchen, dining and living areas flow effortlessly around the courtyard and out to the terrace and pool. Natural timber finishes and carefully chosen materials give this custom-built Cairns home warmth and texture, while clean lines and minimalist detailing keep it firmly contemporary.
This is exactly the kind of project Maxa was built for — architecturally driven, detail-focused, and deeply connected to the place it calls home.








