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BJ Porter du Preez
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Comments (14)I also agree you windows work together quite well, although I do see your concern from ground floor and first floor. I think it's a matter of proportions. I thi k this style of architecture is best complimented by elongating the details, in particular windows under eave line. In your case, the windows full height are striking, but as you cannot possibly achieve the same position being your external walls are different lengths, then I would create identity of their own, either by UN matching the style, or the layout. I like the full height from the interior, however, perhaps on the right, I would adjoin the window to the central panel, and extend it across with the glazing bars on the right, leaving the adjoining window a fixed, open pane of glass. Lave the same width of wall exposed on either side working from the outside in, that way the sight lines would be improved, and each room it's own unique vantage point. For the ground floor, again, elongate them, shorten them, and lift as high as you can, it will improve sunlight exposure, and provide useful wall below them, form he inside built in joinery can really impact your interior. Bookcase, window seat etc. I would also keep them as a single pane but with the top section divided and awning opening. So effectively, two rectangles, small one on top, larger pane below. As for your feature area, would make it something that links into the window frames, architectural, so perhaps a nailstrip ethical cladding in a colourbond grey, or if budgets allow, a copper cladding panel. It will age beautifully, and I would uplight it rom your portico so it is really a beacon of welcoming. Infact, I would continue it down below the portico, as if defining this central detail. The front door could be painted to match this element. I can even see a really stylish opportunity to use this portico roof, and clad the front columns in horizontal slats up most of he way, leaving he top boxed out to plant with cascading, heat tolerant plants. Striking and architectural, use landscape to create vistas from inside, and up light to dramatic effect. Plants like mother in laws tongue, ground covers and cascading dichondra falls, all will soften the architecture which can remain unapologetically bold....See MoreArchitectural exterior fascade needed for 40's home: ideas and cost?
Comments (11)Hi there, the proportions of your home at the front are very good to work with - you could easily go cottage style or modern. I think it is the apricot/beige colour of the render and the black windows and ironwork at the front that is letting down the facade, luckily you have a roof colour that will work with many wall paint colours so lots of options for repainting the render. I cant see if your windows are timber or aluminium, but if timber painting them off-white would make a huge difference as would replacing the ironwork posts with timber posts, some timber trims and railing. That style of facade works equally well with a bold paint colour or a lighter colour, so again you can opt for a classic or modern look. Is all that paving needed, is it for parking? If you dont want to remove it then perhaps just taking out some pavers in the center to form a large square and planting a feature tree (edged with box hedges or planted around with groundcover) would look amazing and break up the large paved area. Julie's images show how great box hedges look, using them to line driveways and divide areas creates a formal and neat look....See MoreOLD MEETS NEW QUEENSLANDER TRANSFORMATION - EXTERIOR FACADES
Comments (0)The characteristics of the Queenslander house makes it the most iconic domestic building type constructed as well as being one of the signature's of Australian architecture. The sub-tropical residential architecture of Brisbane is acknowledged as the most original and distinctive of all the Australia cities. Owning an old Queenslander is a challenging task to meet our modern living requirements. Old houses have to be dealt with a sensitive & intelligent skill to adapt to today’s living. Our client owns a 1920’s Queenslander on a hill at Brisbane’s bayside. The land size is a standard double lot at 810sq.m, facing West. The original house was one level house with two bedrooms, one bathroom, T-shape living room and kitchen. The lower section of the house was semi enclosed for laundry and storage. Around 1930 the previous owner enlarged the house foot print by enclosing the south side verandah and building a new full length north side verandah. This alteration had created an odd room in the middle of the house which also acted as the passage to the north side new verandah. The house was tired, rundown and overall foot print of the house is not sufficient for the couple for living and home office. Our client decided to reconfigure the interior layout, and to open up the back of the house. How did we restore the original house facade? (*Note that it was important for the client to restore & correctly detail the front facade as the house is in a character streetscape recognised by the council) *Restoration of the front facade involved the removal of all casement windows and awnings for complete stripping and painting & reinstating. *Ugly plastic drainpipes and guttering were replaced with new charcoal colorbond gutters and pipes. Attention to detail involved the relocation of down pipes to be set back from the front facade to ensure the clean look of the entrance. *Verandah bat wing doors were installed at the top of the stair to emphasise the entrance and provide security. *Removal of 1970’s external window screens to unveil all windows to their original beauty of the house *Replacement of the rusted TL-5 square rib old profile roof with the new S-Rib corrugated roof *Repaint the entire house in a clean cut monotone colour scheme. FRONT FACADE: BEFORE AFTER: BACK FACADE: BEFORE DURING CONSTRUCTION framework of the addition section AFTER SIDE FACADE BEFORE DURING CONSTRUCTION The framework of the addition section at the far end of this photo AFTER How did we plan the addition at the back yard seamless joining the original section -Why we created the seamless new open plan extension? The existing old house had no connection or view to the large back garden. The sea breezes were blocked with fixed glazing & one single door led to a low roofed deck. -Why we did not raise the house to double storey on the original foot print? The site is on a double sloping low hill which would have required extensive excavation, retaining walls & drainage. Compromised excavated outside zones leading from the side elevations would have created poorly naturally lit rooms along with inefficient air flow. This house does not require air conditioning. The double storey would have required repeat height new internal and back deck staircases. -Why we did not clear and bulldoze the back yard for new landscaping? After a 50 year old feature tree fell over, the back yard was planted with native indigenous SE Queensland trees 10 years ago. This has now formed a back drop of native greenery which is now being enhanced with further planting to create the best coastal eco-system. A double front colorbond shed was recycled & is now repositioned in a happy neighbours backyard. We will share the interior part in next post. Keep watching. www.8designlab.com.au...See MoreExterior Renovation 1970s Brick
Comments (4)Thanks, yes the aim was to have them slightly soft for a more classic look. 1/2 Exchange White and Black Caviar (which is more of a dark grey than a harsh black)...See MoreBJ Porter du Preez
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