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Architecture

Queenslander Homes

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.

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A Cascading Queenslander Embracing Year-Round Outdoor Living

John Ellway Architect transforms a Brisbane Queenslander with a compact, cascading addition that celebrates outdoor living.

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A Transformed Queenslander That Celebrates Its Undercroft

A renovated Queenslander by Kieron Gait Architects activates its previously underutilised undercroft.

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A Revamped Queenslander Designed To Embrace Its Lush Landscape

Nielsen Jenkins have transformed this typical Queenslander into a sleek, contemporary home that can withstand the state's harsh sun.
Christina Karras

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A Traditional Queenslander Turned Multigenerational, Japanese-Inspired Home

Arcke architects lifted this Queenslander to accommodate a two-bedroom apartment underneath, and provide better connections to the outdoors

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A Masterful Queenslander Renovation With A Next-Level Garden

Less is more in this Queenslander renovation by Lineburg Wang, located in Brisbane’s Yeerongpilly.

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A Classic Queenslander With Mid-Century Vibes

Hive Architecture fuse heritage design with contemporary living to create the perfect family forever home in Bulimba, Queensland!
Sasha Gattermayr

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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.
Sasha Gattermayr

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A Classic + Grounded Subtropical Renovation!

A traditional Queensland stilt dwelling gets a contemporary update (while keeping the best bits of the original) by DAH Architects.
Sasha Gattermayr

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Elevating A Classic Queenslander, In More Ways Than One!

In Teneriffe House, Vokes and Peters put their own spin on a classic 'raise and build under' Brisbane renovation.

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A Traditional Queenslander Reimagined As An Adaptable Home & Workspace

A clever renovation by Nielsen Jenkins, for an artistic couple seeking a more adaptable home and workspace, in Brisbane.
Sasha Gattermayr

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A Contemporary Take On A Classic Queenslander

The Yeronga House by Lisa Breeze Architect is a new build, inspired by iconic Queensland vernacular architecture.
Amelia Barnes

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Finding New Ground In New Farm

A comfortable and refined timber cottage by Vokes and Peters.
Miriam McGarry

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A Home Designed Around A Jacaranda Tree

An elegant update to a classic Queenslander, by Scott Petherick of SP Studio.
Miriam McGarry

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Indoor/Outdoor Living At Its Finest!

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

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A Re-Invigorated Queenslander Cottage

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

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Wilston Garden House

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

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