2021 National Architecture Awards shortlist
Traditional Land Owners: The Turrbal People of the Yuggera Nation
A compromised site burdened most significantly by flood and overland flow, the project is a balance of contrasts, defined by conditions below and above council’s Minimum Habitable Floor Level.
Function is organised by this horizontal datum by necessity, construction types, conditions of light and introversion are contrasted by this datum – the conditions drawn together by brick materiality borrowed from the undercroft of the existing house.
In the terrain of the flood plain, a new red brick wall inserted falls away to piers, permeable to flood waters. Brick marches through the undercroft to far-reaching brick remnants retained at the rear of the site, growing from the terrain at places of outdoor gathering.
A new half-height platform sited between levels is negotiation of the Flood Report, bringing garden and outdoor amenity to the new lightweight public rooms. A 10m-tall gum is captured within, its trunk belonging to and informing the interior landscape.
Client perspective:
How does the design benefit the way you live/work/play/operate/educate/other?
“We wanted to create a home that was child friendly for all ages, with different spaces to entertain our family and friends. The home also needed to house the outdoor lifestyle equipment we enjoy.
The design has achieved this beautifully. The open flow from the kitchen, living, outdoor entertainment and pool connects us, but also allows us to be doing different things – cooking, reading, playing, watching TV or swimming. The orientation of the house onto the gardens help to give a sense of privacy.
The home has a calm feel to it, which is easy to relax in.”
Michael Lineburg, Design Architect
Lynn Wang, Design Architect
Optimum Structures Pty Ltd, Structural Engineer
Storm Water Consulting Pty Ltd, Civil Consultant
Property Projects Australia, Town Planner
Cornerstone Building Certification, Certifier
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
