Located in a verdant Brisbane gully, near the river, this small house seeks to take full advantage of its secluded site and intimate views over the lush sub-tropical vegetation.
The main floor, accessed by a long bridge across a gully, provides a large living space opening onto a generous covered verandah. A study, guest room and kitchen are arranged around the main living areas and an open stair leads to a master bedroom and studio at an upper level overlooking the living areas.
The house employs a lightweight steel and engineered timber structure, clad in black stained plywood and roofed with zincalume steel. Detailed protrusions clad in zincalume sheet, along with aluminium framing, cover strips and screens are a sharp counterpoint to the bulk of the house. Large expanses of glazed external walls enable views over the surrounding gardens.
The simple form, tectonic composition and materials palette offer a discreet and complementary relationship with the deep, lush green of the gully landscape.
