The simple idea of the kitchen as the heart of the home informed much of the design to the substantial renovation of this character-filled house.

Perched high on the hill this four-roomed, pyramid-roofed Queenslander posed challenges due to the steep site that falls away at the rear. Positioning the high-ceilinged kitchen and dining space at the half level provides equal engagement with both upstairs and downstairs. It also celebrates the humble kitchen table as the central gathering place.