Carmody Rd, St Lucia
Carmody Road, St Lucia
Description:
Our brief was to create an elegant, modern home that took advantage of the natural beauty of the backdrop to Banksia Park and the stunning aspect of looking north towards Brisbane city and the surrounding hills.Located high on the hill with the land sloping dramatically from the road towards a nature reserve and shallow creek, which presented several challenges to the design of the house.
Our solution was to create a continuous ground plane on the main living level while stepping the other level with the slope. From the street the rectangular upper level cantilevers beyond the supporting walls with a striking sliding timber screen that adds warmth and character.
Internally, the view of the large fig tree and nature reserve in the backyard is framed by the glass sliding doors in the main dining room while a continuous floor plane extends to meet the fig tree trunk.
The inclusion of two voids, the first above the entry hall and the second adjacent to the main stairs, bring a level of connection between the ground and upper floor. The use of natural timbers and sandstone integrates the house with its surroundings while maintaining an elegant experience.
Design Team:
Bruno AlahakoneStirling Blacket
I was very satisfied with the overall outcome of the project, especially the design aspects that were suggested by BA Architects that were not originally in the brief. BA Architects came up with many great design ideas that we hadn’t thought of and were incorporated into the final design of the home. I appreciated the level of detail and consideration BA Architects went to, especially the recommendations for specific sustainable materials and products, which created our Brisbane home.
Everyone who I dealt with was really on the ball. Bruno and Greg understood our needs in organising council approvals and certification on my behalf. That was great as it took everything off my hands. We would definitely consider completing another residential project with BA Architects.
