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The rejection of ‘more’: St Johns Wood Residence
Local timber and bronzed mirror wrap the pared-back spaces of this refreshed Queenslander, which draws in its leafy suburban surrounds.
ResidentialRetro revival: Torbreck Apartment Renovation
Taking cues from mid-century modern design, this apartment in Brisbane’s classic Torbreck tower combines period character with contemporary functionality.
The cosmopolitan and the local: Milani Gallery and Studios
Vokes and Peters has refurbished a warehouse in Brisbane’s West End, incorporating the character of the subtropical context.
Public / culturalUrbane luxury: The Calile Hotel
A new hotel in Brisbane’s Fortitude Valley is evocative of luxury tropical resorts yet also carefully assimilates into the emerging urban character of the James Street precinct.
HospitalityOut from under: Teneriffe House
In rethinking the “raise and build under” renovation strategy so often applied to Queenslander houses, Vokes and Peters has added an elegant layer to the narrative of this historically rich dwelling.
ResidentialTropical textures: Cove House
A thoughtful response to its unique setting and climate in the Gold Coast’s Sanctuary Cove, this house, by Justin Humphrey Architect, embodies principles of subtropical modern architecture to create a textured home for living and entertaining.
ResidentialOde to an anthem: Waltzing Matilda Centre
Cox Architecture’s Waltzing Matilda Centre is a tribute to the community of Winton, embedded in the rugged landscape that inspired the ballad to which it is dedicated.
Public / culturalSuperbly scaled: Tarragindi steel house
An exercise in shaping tall volumes, sculpting light and layering materials, this Brisbane home by Bligh Graham Architects is an exciting exemplar for small-lot housing in subtropical suburbia.
ResidentialLampposts of progress: Hi-Lights
These new additions to the Gold Coast landscape by Lot-ek, Office Feuerman and Urban Art Projects engage with notions of sustainable luxury.
Landscape / urban