Refreshing a post-war timber home located in Brisbane, Kieron Gait Architects have looked to increase the home’s connection to landscape to boost wellbeing for its occupants.
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The addition has provided new living spaces at garden level, with the new home raised and now utilised for bedrooms and a private retreat.
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The brief provided to Kieron Gait saw communal space become imperative to the design. As opposed to creating four large bedrooms, the practice has created a private area for each child which comprises a bed, desk, window seat and shelving. The versatile spaces can be closed down or opened up depending on the preference of the children, and allows space for a communal living room and private roof garden.
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Openings and systems have been implemented to encourage passive ventilation and shading, as well as natural light in certain areas. The house has no front fence and has a garden sat at the front, ensuring it remains welcoming to those on the street.
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The house’s palette is robust and durable, featuring polished concrete floors and masonry walls, punctuated with elements of timber and views to the garden. The living room has a concrete roof that doubles as a private roof garden for the children’s sleeping spaces above whilst providing a cooling layer to the spaces below.
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