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Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners
Indooroopilly Renovation,  | International Design Awards Winners

Indooroopilly Renovation

Lead Designers
Prize(s)Honorable Mention
Entry Description

The home was a 1960’s low-set brick and weatherboard bungalow that had a second storey added in the 1970’s.

We have blended modern materials with the existing exterior cladding, giving the home a unique and wonderfully edgy façade. Expressed steel has been cleverly used along with aluminium panels giving the home a very contemporary appearance whilst enhancing its already subtropical characteristics.

The previous ground level, which had been the main part of the home, has now become the first floor with an extra bedroom and living area added. This area is stunning with an Australian outback feel blending with a subtle Asian flavour. The two styles come together beautifully with a combination of veneer panelling, timber battening and large semi opaque sliding doors creating a truly magnificent effect.

The goal for the gorgeous new ground floor level was to create a flexible area that could be closed up and used as individual spaces in the cooler months or opened up to the backyard during the warmer months. This effect has been achieved through the use of a series of sliding doors that allow a variety of options depending on the weather and intended use of the space.

By using a combination of external shutters, venetian blinds and overhangs, the interior is perfectly shaded in summer whilst still making the most of any cooling summer breezes that may be present. The amount of light entering the home can be easily controlled by the external shutters whilst louvred windows allow the flow of air to be regulated to a point that artificial heating or cooling is seldom needed.

The home is now modern yet elegant in a renovation that has taken away none of the home’s past charm. It is now more open with wonderful spaces that are truly inviting.

Bio

Established in 1993 dion seminara arhitecture designs projects for individual clients throughout south-east Queensland. With strong empahasis placed on design for our climate ; design to satisfy client requirements and design to suit site issues we have completed over 700 projects.