KARAHU, omaha

This bespoke residential home in Omaha is a contemporary coastal pavilion-style architectural build designed to respond to both beachfront and sheltered living. Built by Brackenridge Builders, the home is arranged as a series of connected pavilions that allow it to operate at different scales depending on how it is used - — delivered through our end-to-end residential build service.

Working alongside Crosson Architects, the design is organised around enclosed spaces, outdoor rooms and transitional areas linked by a covered boardwalk. A slatted timber roof with glazing above creates a filtered light that runs through the length of the home, reinforcing a strong connection to the outdoors. The beachfront forms are long and low, sitting quietly within the landscape, while the street elevation rises to capture views and create a more enclosed courtyard setting.

The home has been carefully planned to function as two independent zones, allowing a smaller footprint for everyday living while accommodating extended family when required. A restrained material palette of timber, concrete and pre-weathered zinc provides durability in the coastal environment, with precast concrete panels anchoring the structure and adding a sense of permanence.

This project reflects Brackenridge Builders’ experience delivering high-end residential homes in Omaha and across the wider coastal region.