Queensland Tropical-Style Homes
Yaroomba House by Majstorovic Architecture
Modern Queensland houses retain the characteristics of the traditional, climate appropriate 'Queenslander' style, with unashamedly modern flourishes. The Yaroomba House combines rich timber interiors and lofty spaces with a lofty, shading roof and large windows to connect the indoors with the lush garden and outdoor living space. It's unquestionably Queensland, but also very livable. The interior remains breezy and cool, even when it's hot and humid outside.
(-) Glass House by Charles Wright Architects
If you think that this house shares a similarity to Philip Johnson's famous house of the same name, you'd be right (and you've won me over with your astute knowledge of architecture). The (-) Glass House is a modern reinterpretation of the original Glass House with a tropical Queensland twist - open air spaces and almost no glass. The (-) Glass House's simplicity and openness make it perfect for the Queensland's humid climate. Concrete blocks, a simple steel structure, floating roof and it's openness to the environment all add to this home's stellar appeal. Not to mention that pool looks pretty inviting!
Chelmer House by Bligh Graham Architects
This inovative extention to a traditional Queenslaner creates new bedrooms and living areas for the family. An internal courtyard has been created to ensure a lush and cooling vantage point from all parts of the house. The extension is a contrast to the granduer of the old Queenslander and is more of a simple 'bush-house' (but executed in a very stylish, modern way. Initially old is blended with new in the kitchen, but as the extension cascades down the site, it culminates with the very modern concrete floors, render and steel plate in the bathroom.
Keperra House by A-CH (Atelier Chen Hung)
A simple, understated and compact home, the Keperra House opens itself up to nature. The use of materials in their raw state gives the home a stylish honesty that respects the lush site that surrounds it. The owner's brief was to downsize from the larger house on the same site. The Keperra House allows occupants to slide doors and open spaces to the natural reserve behind the site, connecting it with its idyllic surrounds and keeping it light and breezy. Stunning in its simplicity.
New Farm Studio by Bligh Graham Architects
If you've ever wanted to work in a treehouse, then the New Farm Studio is the type of workspace you should be looking to build for yourself! Adapting to the traditional Elevated Queenslander behind, the Studio embraces its height, flaunting its tree-top position. Wide awnings over the windows add flair and protect from the harsh Queensland sun, while the light timber clad box can be opened up and ventilated to take advantage of tropical breezes. I'm sure you'll agree, it would be a pretty cool place to enjoy the sounds of that incredible piano!
