Bardon Residential Rennovation
ARCHITECTURE
/
LANDSCAPE
/
INTERIORS
Bardon Residential Rennovation
Set on a steep hillside falling away from the road, with the residence elevated on timber stumps and battens at the rear, the new owners of this Bardon Queenslander saw an opportunity to renovate and create added living space underneath the home. Being in a character area, it was important for Guymer Bailey Architects to maintain the Queenslander look to the front of the property while still allowing a modern feel to the new extension that complements the original character of the home.
The new lower level opens out to the north facing backyard and infinity edge pool and includes a kitchen, family and dining area, laundry, spare bedroom and glass fronted wine room. The upper level featuring bedrooms and a family room has been designed as a restored Queenslander with built in verandahs opened up to capture the excellent views to the north and northeast. A carport and entry pergola has also been added.
In the centre of the house, a steel framed timber staircase with a skylight connects the upper level with the new downstairs living areas seamlessly merging the old with the new. Guymer Bailey Landscape designed the gardens and pool, retaining a large fig tree for shade in the back and a large fruitful avocado tree in the front yard.
Stage A works included the refurbishment and extension of an existing two-storey classroom block as well as the construction of a new covered walkway through the centre of the school.
PROCESS
Open timber stairs and bridges designed with nautical detailing, allow access to the bedrooms and bathrooms, and the study overlooks the double garage with views of its beautifully planted roof. A water feature in the main entrance draws natural sunlight to the entryway, and a reflective pond in the back garden laps against the boat ramp that links the home to the canal.
METHODOLOGY
With a focus on sustainable design, an angled band of transparent glazing that separates the roof from the house to allow natural sunlight into living spaces, while heat is controlled through the thick limestone brickwork, deeply recessed glass and inverted parasol roof. The home also utilises solar panels and underground concrete water tanks for irrigation and grey water use.
TRADITIONAL CUSTODIANS OF THE LAND
The Yuggera People
COMPLETION
2016
LOCATION
Bardon, Queensland
CLIENT
Private
PROJECT CONTACT
PHOTOGRAPHY
Scott Burrows Photography
VALUE OUTCOMES
“GB-A were an absolute pleasure to work with. The team on site and in the office never cut corners and were committed to delivering a very high quality project.”
Jim Spainard, Golburn Enterprise
Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy. Drawing on the knowledge from our Greenstar accredited team members and specialist consultants in environmentally sustainable design, we ensure our project teams integrate creativity with scientific rigour, to create designs that are conscientious of the natural environment and local ecology. Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy.
PRINCIPLES OF PASSION
During the design process, our project team not only considers the physical context of the designs but also examines the social and cultural context. Through every design, we look for ways to inspire positive attitudes, behaviours and emotional responses in people to encourage the responsible use of resources, increase cooperation among occupants, and communicate the values of society and cultural diversity.
Designing for a sustainable future is a core part of our organisational philosophy. Drawing on the knowledge from our Greenstar accredited team members and specialist consultants in environmentally sustainable design, we ensure our project teams integrate creativity with scientific rigour, to create designs that are conscientious of the natural environment and local ecology.
We design built environments from a holistic, sustainable perspective: each project reconciles ecological and social impacts within the current economic climate. We holistically evaluate environmental, cultural and financial sustainability in every task we undertake.