A Transformed Queenslander That Celebrates Its Undercroft

Beneath several Queenslander residences is an ‘undercroft’ generally utilised for storage and passive cooling.

In this new Brisbane project, Kieron Gait Architects observed likely to greater utilise this area for family members dwelling, with an adjoining north-facing yard. 

To accomplish this, the current triple-gabled household was moved back again 4.5 metres on its Bardon web site (about 5 kilometres north-west of the CBD). ‘This was a rather courageous go by the proprietor, as it offers the family and garden to the avenue,’ say the architects. 

The primary rooms had been all fully retained, but elevated 1.5 metres to allow for for a new habitable storey beneath. 

Subsequent renovations celebrate the undercroft, introducing new kitchen area, eating, and residing spots such as a ‘garden room.’

This indoor-outdoor place embraces the home’s new entrance garden built by Dan Younger Landscape Architect and installed by Sod Design and style featuring normal elements, in preserving with the surrounding landscape.

Concrete kinds a amazing slab beneath the household, whilst spotted gum timber references the existing home’s hardwood frames and building, complemented by present-day white painted metal.

‘The thought is that the concrete and timber develop into portion of the backyard garden, related to landscape, while the white painted timber and steel infill the void in between it and the Queenslander over,’ points out Kieron. 

Each individual home has its very own character and outlook, unified by the rhythm of the exposed framework higher than.  

Upstairs, the primary property results in being a personal retreat made up of the bedrooms and supplemental quiet dwelling areas.

Substantial operable doorways and windows to the east normally ventilate the residence. Mixed with the thermal mass of the concrete flooring and factor, Kieron suggests it is a comfortable place to be in year round.

‘Living has moved from the insular, lifted residence to the backyard garden, [facilitating] each day lifetime in an open up and light-loaded relatives household. The first house is however highly regarded, utilized and restored.’