Ascot Residence
By REFRESH*
Located in a very exclusive suburb, this residence enjoys the rare luxury of a private tennis court, which is one of the main features of this property. Removing the dated extension from the early 90s, the proposed design opens the house to the tennis court towards north and to the pool area to the east. Modernised and reorganised ground floor living areas with a centrally located kitchen facilitate contemporary subtropical living in the ground floor, with large bi-folds allowing for ample natural ventilation.
At the same time, the large overhang of the upper floor veranda shades the living areas. A feature stair is placed into the large light well, which becomes the ‘heart’ of the house providing a strong sense of light, air and space to the house.
Respecting the quality of the original Queenslander house, the amendments in the upper floor are kept to a minimum with traditional features carefully restored, while all-new structures are expressed in a contemporary but sympathetic way.
Location
Ascot Queensland QLD, Australia
Timeline
2017 - 2019
Photography: Andy Macpherson
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Ascot Residence
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REFRESH* [R*] is a multi-award-winning Brisbane (Australia) based studio for architecture committed to realising finely crafted contemporary architecture responsive to brief and context.
R* believes great architecture contributes to a better functioning society. Our mission is to use design as a tool to exceed our client’s aspirations whilst balancing their intentions to
positively influence the environment and enhance people’s lives.
We strive for the most meaningful and sustainable solutions. From concept to delivery, in every phase, we continue to improve and refine the design until the project is complete.
Our work has a strong focus on sustainability, underlined by its capacity to endure. It is contextual, adaptable, harmonious, and well-considered in the use of space, light, material, and technology.
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