The existing house was a 90-year-old Queenslander located in Norman Park which was in much need of a restoration. The design entailed elevating the existing structure to accommodate a new ground level extension while also providing a series of new spaces that are both visually and physically connected to a new central north facing courtyard.  

The scheme emerged from a number of key considerations which included defining a clear and legible entry sequence, modulating the new elements so that they respond to the palette and form of the existing building and providing a series of flexible and adaptive spaces.  The new north facing living and kitchen space have been designed to engage meaningfully and directly with the environment and to capture winter sun and summer breezes. The under-croft of the existing house has been utilised for storage, car accommodation and guest accommodation while the upper floor has been repurposed to provide the families private sleeping areas with a south facing family room.     

Testimonial

“When we decided to embark on transforming our 1930’s Queenslander into a new home for our family of five, we knew how important it was to have the right architect on board. Reddog were there with us every step of the way, from coming up with the initial concept through to gaining approvals, design development, finishes & fittings selections, documentation, construction phase support, defecting, handover and everything in between. No task was too hard, and they consistently exceeded our expectations. Attention to detail was apparent in everything they did, and they showed that they genuinely care about the outcomes, which is extremely rare to find in this day and age.

The end result is a home that respects the heritage of the original Queenslander, whilst balancing the needs of a modern family home. The home is functional and liveable, and makes the most of the aspect, natural light and ventilation, with a strong connection to the outdoors. The home will serve our family well for many years to come, and we’re extremely grateful for the contribution from the Reddog team”.

Adam and Natalie