Inner City Resort
Renowned for its quintessential Queenslanders and worker’s cottages, the inner-city suburb of Paddington in Brisbane is also home to masterpieces of residential design and construction which are re-defining the modern Queenslander. This home is one of them.
Eye-catching exterior
Designed by Base Architects to take full advantage of highly prized views of the city skyline and an active indoor-outdoor lifestyle, this Paddington residence commands attention. With four levels, stepping up from street level, the home’s curves and overhanging structures create an eye-catching exterior. While a genius utilisation of space both inside and out affords the residents a level of privacy seldom afforded by inner city living.
- Location
Paddington, QLD - Designer
Base Architecture - Builder
Ark & Co Constructions - Products used
Alu Selekta Board Dark Cedar, Tractio Decking 140x22mm Solid Board Mesquite, Vee Joint Cedar 133x12mm Clear Satin
Paddington residents for more than 20 years, the owner’s focus was on ensuring their newly built home respected the suburb’s heritage with architectural features such as verandas and timber. However, with the wisdom of a renovation of one of the suburb’s older homes behind them, the couple worked with their architects and builders, Ark +
Co Projects, to select materials that combine a timeless look with easy maintenance.
Every choice represents an intelligent consideration of both form and function – from the timber-look aluminium of the exterior façade to the pool decking which remains cooler underfoot on hot summer days, and the natural timber-lined ceiling of the pool house and entertainment area. The result is a home that prioritises liveability and the realisation of a vision for an inviting, inclusive place to be enjoyed with family and friends.
