This home renovation in Toowong is situated on a sloping block and is surrounded by many mature trees. The clients were frustrated by the amount of leaves entering their swimming pool as well as the intolerable heat during the summer time in their home. With this design, the intent is to declutter and rationalise the physical impediments in the back yard, while also providing good light and ventilation to the home.
This project has won multiple awards for its design. The project was awarded the 2021 Bronze A'Design award in the Architectural, Building and Structure category as well as the 2020 ArCH Design Excellence award for Residential Architecture Design in the Renovation & Addition section.
The Brief: During the client’s brief, the removal of physical constraints were noted. As a result to make the home more liveable. The design also focused on improving the general thermal comfort of the home. In addition, suggesting overall better ventilation, enabling natural breezes, sun control and wall insulation. This involved changing windows to louvres or vertical awnings. All of this was to be kept in mind while also making sure the house was aesthetically pleasing to the client.