Indooroopilly House by Owen Architecture & Lineburg Wang

We Explore Owen Architecture And Lineburg Wang’s Indooroopilly House

A play on the traditional Queenslander vernacular, Owen Architecture and Lineburg Wang inject a fresh approach to a new residential build on a narrow site, in the form of Indooroopilly House in Brisbane.

Located in the Brisbane suburb of Indooroopilly, the like-named house sees the traditional approach to residential living in Queensland given a fresh and timeless reinterpretation. Situated on a narrow and with a limited footprint, the home’s main brief was to maximise amenity for its owners, as well create a contextually-appropriate and innovative solution to residential inner-urban living. As with many residential allotments, the restricted access to natural day light created a challenge, not only for increased quality of light and comfort within a space, but also for the passive heating and cooling aspects associated with considered design.

Indooroopilly House Is Owen Architecture And Lineburg Wang’s 2019 Qld Architecture Awards Entry

Situated on a narrow and limited footprinted site, the home’s main brief was to maximise amenity for its owners, as well create a contextually appropriate and innovative solution to residential inner-urban living.

Taking The Traditional Queenslander Vernacular And Integrating Stepped Levels To Allow Access To Sightlines From Each Room.

Located in the Brisbane suburb of Indooroopilly, the like-named house sees the traditional approach to residential living in Queensland given a fresh and timeless reinterpretation.

Seeing A New Residential Typology Emerge From The Traditional Queenslander Approach.

The incorporation of timber throughout, in the joinery and select flooring, is the injection of warmth that brings the palette back to a residential feel.

Owen Architecture And Lineburg Wang Inject A Fresh Approach To A New Residential Build On A Narrow Site

With natural views to all aspects, but held tightly within the outlines of the site, Owen Architecture and Lineburg Wang devised a planning approach to create opportunities for engagement with the exterior. Through the integration of an internal open stair geometry at the centre of the home, this allowed for a landing point to be created, from which all other floors and levels are hinged. The premise of this central engagement was that, together with split half-levels on both ends of the stair, the stepped allocation of floor plates gave rise to the opportunity for views beyond.

Located In The Brisbane Suburb Of Indooroopilly, The Like Named House Sees The Traditional Approach To Residential Living In Queenslan

Not Only For Increased Quality Of Light And Comfort Within A Space, But Also For The Passive Heating And Cooling Aspects Associated Wi

Indooroopilly House sees the traditional approach to residential living in Queensland reinterpreted in a fresh and timeless way.

As Well Create A Contextually Appropriate And Innovative Solution To Residential Inner Urban Living

Owen Architecture and Lineburg Wang inject a fresh approach to a new residential build on a narrow site.

As With Many Residential Allotments, The Restricted Access To Natural Day Light Created A Challenge

Situated On A Narrow And With A Limited Footprint, The Home’s Main Brief Was To Maximise Amenity For Its Owners

The palette and materiality utilised is typical of the area, with exception of the exposed concrete slab floor, ceiling and structure. The traditional weather-board timber external cladding is employed and together with larger spanning exposed steel and concrete, these more nostalgic nods to the typical Queenslander typology are expressed. The incorporation of timber throughout, in the joinery and select flooring, provides an injection of warmth that brings the palette back to a residential feel. The use of track lighting and simple integrated kitchen joinery creates a timeless backdrop for multi-interpretive living.

This Allowed For A Landing Point To Be Created, From Which All Other Floors And Levels Are Hinged

Through The Integration Of An Internal Open Stair Geometry At The Centre Of The Home

The palette and materiality utilised is typical of the area, with exception of the exposed concrete slab floor, ceiling and structure.

With Natural Views To All Aspects, But Held Tightly Within The Outlines Of The Site, Owen Architecture And Lineburg Wang Devised A Pla

The palette and materiality utilised is typical of the area, with exception of the exposed concrete stab floor, ceiling and structure.

The Premise Of This Central Engagement Was That, Together With Split Half Levels On Both Ends Of The Stair, The Stepped Allocation Of

Indooroopilly House maximises its position on such a narrow allotment, through astute planning and an integrated approach to internal connection. Its outlook toward neighbouring green space and the Brisbane River encourage engagement with the outdoors. Owen Architecture and Lineburg Wang have cleverly allowed for a home that speaks to a traditional (and well-proven typology) and gives it a contemporary and timeless future-projected reinterpretation. Their 2019 entry into the QLD Architecture Awards shows true promise, and an interesting proposition for future residential models to come.