The brief was to provide a seamless transition from the kitchen; the heart of this house, to the deck where most family meals and entertaining takes place.

The solution arranges the generous double-height public volumes of each unit to activate street and lagoon frontages respectively.

The simple solution of enclosing the original deck and adding a new deck to the north freed up additional family space inside.

The owners had a strong interest in local style and sustainability and readily agreed to ethical and sustainable material selections.

This new residence for a retired couple is designed to best capture the views, breezes and sun of the superb site which overlooks Pinbarren Mountain.

The challenge was to transform this very sound fabric into a relaxed, contemporary residence, adding character and enhancing the connection the stunning views of the park

This classic Queensland house was relocated from Brisbane to Pomona, then renovated and altered to suit the new site.