Centre Court House

Located in an exclusive suburb of Brisbane, this residence enjoys the rare luxury of a private tennis court, which is one of the main features of the property.

Removing the dated extension from the early 90s, REFRESH*DESIGN’S proposal opens the house to the tennis court towards north and to the pool area to the east.

Modernised and reorganised ground floor living areas with a centrally located kitchen facilitate contemporary subtropical living on the ground floor, with large bi-folds allowing for ample natural ventilation.

At the same time, the large overhang of the upper floor veranda shades the living areas.

REFRESH*DESIGN placed a feature stair into the large light well which becomes the ‘heart’ of the house providing a strong sense of light, air, and space.

Respecting the quality of the original Queenslander-style house, the amendments to the upper floor are kept to a minimum with traditional features carefully restored, while all new structure is expressed in a contemporary but sympathetic way.

Project Details

Project size – 420 m2
Site area – 1,027 m2
Completion date – 2019
Building levels – 2

Project Team

Architecture

REFRESH*DESIGN

REFRESH*DESIGN [R*] is an award-winning Brisbane based architectural design studio committed to realising finely crafted contemporary architecture responsive to brief and context.

The practice has completed a diverse range of projects including houses and renovations, townhouses and apartments, commercial and hospitality projects.

The R* team is inspired by how architecture can shape a better society by enhancing the human experience.

www.refreshdesign.com.au

Photography

Andy MacPherson

Andy Macpherson is known for creating images that give a sense of place. He has a distinct approach to documenting people and architecture that captures truth and beauty. He believes in taking the work seriously but making the process fun.

www.andymacpherson.studio