The usual method of expanding these old high set Queensland cottages is to build in under, but this approach can be limiting.

For the Queenslander House 2 house we built a wing out to the side which comprised 3 bedrooms, a bathroom and a living room.

We decided on a conservative approach to the exterior form to avoid a lengthy town planning process. There is nothing conservative about the interior however, where we have managed to gain the maximum space for this family of seven, whilst maintaining and restoring the original part of the house.