The original, Brisbane City Council heritage listed 19th century residence was transformed into a contemporary home by acknowledging and complementing the original house design without replicating the colonial details. The design encompassed Burra Charter principles by translating ideas and features from the original Queenslander house into a contemporary vernacular that distinguished the existing house from the new addition. The internal transition between the existing residence and the extension was designed as a natural progression through the house.
The client’s brief was to restore the existing grand colonial residence and enhance it by creating an addition that encourages contemporary subtropical living. Sustainability Passive climatic design was integral ensuring adequate natural light, shading and ventilation throughout house.
Restoration of the existing house and replacing the subsequent additions with the new extension improved the streetscape and returned attention to the heritage house. Reinterpretation of traditional overhanging eaves, window hoods, bay windows and verandahs form the core ideas in the built form of the extension.
The roof form of the bedroom wing incorporates the dual ideas of a lower pitched verandah roof and window hoods. Window seats have been incorporated to provide sun shading, privacy and to frame the city views.
The outdoor living areas are positioned to capture cooling breezes for cross ventilation and natural lighting. Designed by 8i Architecture.
