Designed by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture, Coorparoo House carefully negotiates a sloping site and captures views of the city skyline and a swathe of Eucalypts to create a custom dwelling in tune with its surroundings.
photography by © Jessie Prince
The house embraces Brisbane’s subtropical climate with terraced living spaces clustered around a ground level courtyard. Sliding glass walls establish a seamless transition between the house and garden. Striking a balance between independence and togetherness, rooms are designed to respect both adult and teenage domains with flexibility built-in to ensure the house will continue to serve the family for the next generation. Stepped floor levels and three separate bedroom zones create spatial complexity and a subtle separation that promotes household peace and harmony.
photography by © Jessie Prince
A stone fireplace, a timber & steel staircase, and custom timber joinery are some of the details employed to bring a sense of material richness to the interior. The interplay of double and triple height volumes creates generous room proportions with full height openings promoting a feeling of infinite space.
photography by © Jessie Prince
Project Info:
Architects: Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Location: Brisbane, Australia
Architect in Charge: Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Engineering: Adams Engineering
Area: 366.0 m2
Project Year: 2017
Photographs: Jessie Prince
Project Name: Coorparoo House
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