Jury citation
This house attempts to reinterpret the traditional Queenslander, yet the influence of a Japanese architect results in an exploratory solution that significantly departs from convention. Notable departures include reductive eaves and the absence of decks. Stacked and intersecting linear forms terminate as covered terraces rather than traditional verandahs and internal spaces dissolve with the outdoors through large-format retractable doors. The interiors are an integral contributor to the architectural solution and the detailing is robust, considered and cost-effective. This highly refined and curated home reflects the aspirations of the owner and their interest in Japanese culture and lifestyle, and the strategies at play have been clearly informed by the cultural influences of the client and the architectural team. House in Hamilton demonstrates the value of exploring an international interpretation of the local context and the architects have succeeded in making an important and intellectual contribution to Brisbane’s architectural landscape.
Credits
- Project
- House in Hamilton
- Project Team
- Paul Hotston, Yo Shimada (principal architects); Yohei Omura, Chihiro Ishii (project architects)
- Consultants
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Architect
Phorm Architecture and Design, Tato Architects
Builder MCD Construction
Cabinetry Sunshine State Cabinets
Certifier Fluid Approvals
Cladding manufacturer CSR Lighweight Systems
Custom furniture Roy Schack Fine Furniture
Engineer Bligh Tanner
Geotechnical consultants Soil Surveys
Landscape consultant Green Outlook
Lighting consultant Caribou, Inlite
Stainless steel fabrication Watkins Steel
- Site Details
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Location
Hamilton,
Qld,
Australia
Site type Suburban
- Project Details
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Status
Built
Completion date 2015
Category Residential
Type New houses
Source
Award
Published online: 3 Nov 2016
Words:
National Architecture Awards Jury 2016
Images:
Christopher Frederick Jones
Issue
Architecture Australia, November 2016