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How An Empty Undercroft Transformed This Brisbane Cottage
How An Empty Undercroft Transformed This Brisbane Cottage
Architecture

How An Empty Undercroft Transformed This Brisbane Cottage

The undercroft of this Queenslander has been converted into a new ground floor with light-filled living spaces.
A Renovated Brisbane Worker’s Cottage 10 Years In The Making
A Renovated Brisbane Worker’s Cottage 10 Years In The Making
Architecture

A Renovated Brisbane Worker’s Cottage 10 Years In The Making

An architect slowly but surely turned this run-down cottage into his unique family home, shaped around idyllic garden spaces.
Every Room Inside This Calming Brisbane Cottage Enjoys Garden Views
Every Room Inside This Calming Brisbane Cottage Enjoys Garden Views
Architecture

Every Room Inside This Calming Brisbane Cottage Enjoys Garden Views

This family's Queenslander cottage was renovated to frame views of the sky, the ground, and the surrounding treetops.
A Tiny Pre-War Cottage Transformed Into A Low-Maintenance Entertainer’s Delight
A Tiny Pre-War Cottage Transformed Into A Low-Maintenance Entertainer’s Delight
Architecture

A Tiny Pre-War Cottage Transformed Into A Low-Maintenance Entertainer’s Delight

The once dilapidated Brisbane home now boasts a light-filled extension with a sunny courtyard and even a DJ booth!
How A 13-Year Labour Of Love Transformed This Queenslander Cottage + Architecture Studio
How A 13-Year Labour Of Love Transformed This Queenslander Cottage + Architecture Studio
Architecture

How A 13-Year Labour Of Love Transformed This Queenslander Cottage + Architecture Studio

Architecture power couple Zuzana + Nicholas completely transformed the worker's cottage!
A Queenslander Renovation With An Economical Undercroft
A Queenslander Renovation With An Economical Undercroft
Architecture

A Queenslander Renovation With An Economical Undercroft

An underutilised undercroft and side passage have been activated in this Queenslander home renovation by architect Hannah Waring.
A Sloping, Japanese-Inspired Addition For A Classic Queenslander
A Sloping, Japanese-Inspired Addition For A Classic Queenslander
Architecture

A Sloping, Japanese-Inspired Addition For A Classic Queenslander

Niwa House by architect John Ellway turns an introverted Queenslander into a Japanese-inspired home connected to its garden.
A Proudly Contemporary Addition To A 1920s Ashgrovian Queenslander
A Proudly Contemporary Addition To A 1920s Ashgrovian Queenslander
Architecture

A Proudly Contemporary Addition To A 1920s Ashgrovian Queenslander

Kin Architects have doubled the size of this Ashgrovian Queenslander with a bright new extension surrounded by greenery.
A Brazilian-Inspired Update Of A 1920s Brisbane Cottage
A Brazilian-Inspired Update Of A 1920s Brisbane Cottage
Architecture

A Brazilian-Inspired Update Of A 1920s Brisbane Cottage

Bowen by Shaun Lockyer Architects elevates a 1920s cottage with a stunning renovation and addition.
A Cascading Queenslander Embracing Year-Round Outdoor Living
A Cascading Queenslander Embracing Year-Round Outdoor Living
Architecture

A Cascading Queenslander Embracing Year-Round Outdoor Living

John Ellway Architect transforms a Brisbane Queenslander with a compact, cascading addition that celebrates outdoor living.
A Transformed Queenslander That Celebrates Its Undercroft
A Transformed Queenslander That Celebrates Its Undercroft
Architecture

A Transformed Queenslander That Celebrates Its Undercroft

A renovated Queenslander by Kieron Gait Architects that celebrates its previously underutilised undercroft.
A Revamped Queenslander Designed To Embrace Its Lush Landscape
A Revamped Queenslander Designed To Embrace Its Lush Landscape
Architecture

A Revamped Queenslander Designed To Embrace Its Lush Landscape

Nielsen Jenkins have transformed this typical Queenslander into a sleek, contemporary home.
A Traditional Queenslander Turned Multigenerational, Japanese-Inspired Home
A Traditional Queenslander Turned Multigenerational, Japanese-Inspired Home
Architecture

A Traditional Queenslander Turned Multigenerational, Japanese-Inspired Home

Arcke architects lifted this Queenslander to accommodate an apartment underneath, and provide better connections to the outdoors via an ‘engawa.’
A Masterful Queenslander Renovation With A Next-Level Garden
A Masterful Queenslander Renovation With A Next-Level Garden
Queenslander Homes

A Masterful Queenslander Renovation With A Next-Level Garden

Less is more in this Queenslander renovation by Lineburg Wang.
A Classic Queenslander With Mid-Century Vibes
A Classic Queenslander With Mid-Century Vibes
Architecture

A Classic Queenslander With Mid-Century Vibes

Hive Architecture fuse heritage design with contemporary living to create the perfect family forever home!
A Historical-Style Beach House That Expands With The Seasons
A Historical-Style Beach House That Expands With The Seasons
Architecture

A Historical-Style Beach House That Expands With The Seasons

The Township Residence by Wolveridge is a new home, fully informed by Sorrento’s traditional vernacular.
A Classic + Grounded Subtropical Renovation!
A Classic + Grounded Subtropical Renovation!
Architecture

A Classic + Grounded Subtropical Renovation!

A traditional Queensland stilt dwelling gets a contemporary update.
Elevating A Classic Queenslander, In More Ways Than One!
Elevating A Classic Queenslander, In More Ways Than One!
Architecture

Elevating A Classic Queenslander, In More Ways Than One!

Vokes and Peters put their own spin on a classic 'raise and build under' Brisbane renovation.
A Traditional Queenslander Reimagined As An Adaptable Home & Workspace
A Traditional Queenslander Reimagined As An Adaptable Home & Workspace
Architecture

A Traditional Queenslander Reimagined As An Adaptable Home & Workspace

An adaptable home and workspace in Brisbane, by Nielsen Jenkins.
A Contemporary Take On A Classic Queenslander
A Contemporary Take On A Classic Queenslander
Architecture

A Contemporary Take On A Classic Queenslander

A new build by Lisa Breeze Architect, inspired by iconic Queensland vernacular architecture.
Finding New Ground In New Farm
Finding New Ground In New Farm
Architecture

Finding New Ground In New Farm

A comfortable and refined timber cottage by Vokes and Peters.
A Home Designed Around A Jacaranda Tree
A Home Designed Around A Jacaranda Tree
Architecture

A Home Designed Around A Jacaranda Tree

An elegant update to a classic Queenslander, by Scott Petherick of SP Studio.
Indoor/Outdoor Living At Its Finest!
Indoor/Outdoor Living At Its Finest!
Architecture

Indoor/Outdoor Living At Its Finest!

An 87sqm post-war cottage, extended and updated by Owen Architecture.
A Re-Invigorated Queenslander Cottage
A Re-Invigorated Queenslander Cottage
Architecture

A Re-Invigorated Queenslander Cottage

Inside the serene B&B Residence by Brisbane's Hogg & Lamb architectural design practice.
Architecture

Wilston Garden House

A classic Queenslander is cleverly updated by Brisbane architectural firm Vokes and Peters.