The
home was designed for a close knit, young family and occupies the crest of a
hill facing south towards breathtaking views of the Brisbane city skyline and
Mount Coot-tha. A series of connected pavilions perched on solid concrete
platforms encourage exploration and interaction whilst portraying a sense of
permanency and refuge for occupants. The concrete construction enhances a
sensation of intransience the client desired, while timber elements
re-interpret the craftsmanship of Queensland home construction, responding to
the suburban context of Newmarket’s 19th and 20th century dwellings.
The home is intended to conjure summer memories of time spent in
the cool, shaded spaces found under the homes of our childhood. Visitors are
welcomed onto the middle level of the home. This transparent platform
encourages family activity though connection between living space, play space
and the street. Private spaces of the home are separated between the basement
and upper level.