On first glance you would be tempted to believe that the lovely Christian Street House in Clayfield, a beautiful suburb of Brisbane, Australia, is a historic home which has been recently renovated. Yet, this exquisite residence was designed by James Russell Architect in 2014 and its engaging brick walls, sweeping high gables aim to bring a touch of vintage charm to what is an ergonomic modern home. The unique façade of the home and its distinctive roof were shaped as much by the landscape as they were by the sunny subtropical climate of Queensland.
With its back buried into a rolling hill and its entrance opening up towards the east, the home soaks in early morning warmth even while staying cool and pleasant for the rest of the day. Timber, concrete and clay were the main elements used in shaping this home and once can see a lovely blend of contrasting textures grace each room without actually allowing any sense of monotony to set it. Large glass windows bring in plenty of natural light and the living area along with the kitchen and the dining opens up into the backyard to provide a seamless indoor-outdoor interface.
Journey from street can take you across patio, down outdoor stairs and around garden to meals, living and water. The boys can sneak in from street via a grungy service lane; they can come and go independently. Their rooms have a more public side to garden and gathering. Solar energy features and locally sourced brick and clay make the home more sustainable and cost-effective…
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