Coorparoo House

by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Coorparoo House by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture carefully negotiates a sloping site and captures views of the city skyline and a swathe of Eucalypts trees to create a custom dwelling in tune with its surroundings.

As stated by the Alexandra Buchanan Architecture team the Brief for the Coorparoo House was an interesting one. It was for a family transitioning from young children to one looking to support the growing independence of young adults. The Clients were seeking to keep the family together as much as possible and allow appropriate breathing space to engage and be together whilst also giving all of the individuals in the family their own private space and potentially their future families.

The new design by the Alexandra Buchanan Architecture team 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.

The project captures views of the city skyline and a swathe of Eucalypts trees to create a custom dwelling in tune with its surroundings.

Striking a balance between independence and togetherness, the 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.

The brief was for a family transitioning from young children to one looking to support the growing independence of young adults.

A stone fireplace, a timber & steel staircase and custom timber joinery are some of the details employed by the Alexandra Buchanan Architecture team 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.

Striking a balance between independence and togetherness, the rooms are designed to respect both adult and teenage domains.

The topography was initially perceived as a challenge by Alexandra Buchanan and her team but through clever design they were able to negotiate the level changes whilst responding appropriately to the topography and view. The architects managed to turn this into an opportunity to respond positively to the brief, creating a series of cascading spaces for the individuals in the family that culminated in expansive communal family living spaces that sit around the landscaped courtyard and orientated to the view of the reserve.

The new design by the Alexandra Buchanan Architecture team embraces Brisbane’s subtropical climate with terraced living spaces clustered around a ground level courtyard.

Ultimatley the Coorparoo House by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture is an excellent example of modern Queensland architecture and the studio’s ability to overcome design challenges to create a beautiful home for a tight-knit family.

Coorparoo House by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture carefully negotiates a sloping site and captures views of the city skyline and a swathe of Eucalypts trees to create a custom dwelling in tune with its surroundings.

As stated by the Alexandra Buchanan Architecture team the Brief for the Coorparoo House was an interesting one. It was for a family transitioning from young children to one looking to support the growing independence of young adults. The Clients were seeking to keep the family together as much as possible and allow appropriate breathing space to engage and be together whilst also giving all of the individuals in the family their own private space and potentially their future families.

The new design by the Alexandra Buchanan Architecture team 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.

The project captures views of the city skyline and a swathe of Eucalypts trees to create a custom dwelling in tune with its surroundings.

Striking a balance between independence and togetherness, the 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.

The brief was for a family transitioning from young children to one looking to support the growing independence of young adults.

A stone fireplace, a timber & steel staircase and custom timber joinery are some of the details employed by the Alexandra Buchanan Architecture team 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.

Striking a balance between independence and togetherness, the rooms are designed to respect both adult and teenage domains.

The topography was initially perceived as a challenge by Alexandra Buchanan and her team but through clever design they were able to negotiate the level changes whilst responding appropriately to the topography and view. The architects managed to turn this into an opportunity to respond positively to the brief, creating a series of cascading spaces for the individuals in the family that culminated in expansive communal family living spaces that sit around the landscaped courtyard and orientated to the view of the reserve.

The new design by the Alexandra Buchanan Architecture team embraces Brisbane’s subtropical climate with terraced living spaces clustered around a ground level courtyard.

Ultimatley the Coorparoo House by Alexandra Buchanan Architecture is an excellent example of modern Queensland architecture and the studio’s ability to overcome design challenges to create a beautiful home for a tight-knit family.