The Park House is a dramatic alteration and
addition to what was originally a speculative “cookie cutter” style house in a
larger development (but in a fantastic park side location in inner city
Brisbane). The house explores the reprogramming of two key areas, primarily
associated with living. The first and foremost altered area is the
kitchen/living/dining which has been redesigned to optimise the indoor/outdoor
living experience. The second (and perhaps more dramatic) area involved the
addition of the “Park Room” on top of the existing living areas which
personifies the best of subtropical indoor/outdoor living. This addition
afforded the opportunity to introduce a number of voids and volumetric devices
that link the different levels and create a sense of drama. These devices also
allowed for light to penetrate deep into the existing living spaces. The new
work involved a significant qualitative upgrade with bespoke timber joinery,
marble accents and a beautifully landscaped perimeter to heighten the enjoyment
and experience of the new spaces.