Beyond The Concrete Façade – Dilkera by Shaun Lockyer Architects

Shaun Lockyer Architects considers the tactile and environmental benefits of building with concrete. Located in an inner-city suburb of Brisbane, Dilkera house embodies responsive design in how it reacts to both its climate and location.

Dilkera’s striking concrete façade and distinctive form are largely informed by the subtropical climate it exists in. So that the inhabitants are not constantly moving between the inside and the outside to avoid the weather, there are deep thresholds, lovely wide eaves and protected edges. The home also offers vestiges to surrounding scenery, including views of bushland on the eastern side, an expansive river looking across to New Farm Park and The Powerhouse on the western side, and views of the city to the southwest.

Dilkera’s striking concrete façade and distinctive form are largely informed by the subtropical climate it exists in.

Through a bold approach to materiality, Shaun Lockyer Architects designs a mostly concrete home. The materiality of the structure is kept minimal and, while concrete dominates, it is complemented by a beautiful stone that forms the base of the house along with black and blond timbers throughout. Concrete floor finishes across the inside and outside are consistent, creating a seamless link between indoor and outdoor spaces as the concrete transitions to oak cabinetry and extends through to the furniture.

Shaun Lockyer Architects creates a home that is distinctly different, allowing it to engage with the landscape rather than be a dialogue about the building in itself.