Bulimba

Brisbane

Family home for 5

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About

Bulimba house was designed for a family of five, including  three teenagers at the time. It is situated on a steep, inner-suburban site with both park & city views.

 

Resolution

The design provides visual links between indoor & outdoor spaces as well as more discreet links between public & private domains. These were established so that spaces could be both inclusive & private, enhancing interaction between family whilst also respecting privacy needs between parents & teenage children.

 

Strategies were developed to ensure physical connection between internal & external spaces & garden, overcoming a common challenge arising from Brisbane's hilly terrain.

 

To this end a three-story arrangement was developed, housing garages at the lower level, living spaces on the mid-ground level & the more private bedroom spaces at the upper level. 

 

Climate

The shallow plan depth together with full-height glass doors to living spaces combine to ensure a high level of cross ventilation whilst exterior blinds, sun hoods & overhangs ensure minimal impact from the sun. Deeply shaded outer & inner entry spaces cool the prevailing breezes as they enter the house.

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Outcome

Considered spatial & social planning has resulted in a generous family home that successfully balances the intricate & evolving dynamics of family life with teenagers, whilst establishing physical connection with whole of site and beyond.

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Traditional owners of the land

We pay respect to the Turrbal and Yuggera (Jaggera) people who have lived in this area for around 20,000 years & on whose land this house has been built & the suburb of Bulimba has been established.