From scrap heap to saved: Qld finalists for Houses Awards revealed – Beragampengetahuan

Australia’s most innovative homes have been short-listed for the annual Houses Awards, including 24 from Queensland.

From an inner-city net zero cottage to beach and rural retreats and houses saved from the scrapheap, the homes will go up against contenders from across the nation, with the winners to be announced on August 2.

From the winners across the nine categories, one will be crowd Australian House of the Year.

“Entries in the Houses Awards often demonstrate compelling solutions to the adaptation of heritage-listed dwellings,” Houses Awards jury chair Alexa Kempton said.

“This year, the jury was excited to see many architects and designers – and their clients – recognising the enduring value of types and eras of housing that are not yet protected by heritage listings.

“These are smart, sensitive and, above all, sustainable solutions that seek to conserve our built history and use resources responsibly.”

Ms Kempton said the jury also observed new examples of sustainable homes, including a test case for net zero housing in Brisbane.

39S House by Andrew Noonan

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Called 39S House, architect Andrew Noonan adapted a Victorian-era century workers cottage at Petrie Terrace as test case for net zero housing, which could be built for the same cost as a typical custom home in Brisbane.

39S House by Andrew Noonan

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Described as “severely dilapidated”, the goal was to “create a family-friendly home, minimising solar heat impact while preserving the original cottage’s character”.

Another notable Queensland contender is Sunshine Beach Townhouse by Zuzan & Nicholas.

That project involved the renovation of a two storey 1980s duplex and included a complete reconfiguration of living and sleeping quarters.

Sunshine Beach Townhouse. Photos: Clinton Weaver

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Owen Architecture is also in the running for Wavell Heights Mansion, an older home that was not heritage-listed but that the owners could see potential.

Wavell Heights Mansion. Photos: Simon Devitt

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Wavell Heights Mansion. Photos: Simon Devitt

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Wavell Heights Mansion. Photos: Simon Devitt

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And Oh Architecture has been short-listed in the House Alteration and Addition Under 200sq m category for Sidney House at Alderley.

“Sidney House was a design response aimed at bringing to life a house that would normally have been condemned to landfill,” the description by the firm says.

BEFORE: Sidney House Photos: Andy MacPherson

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The judges noted that it was a great example of how housing could be adapted to suit ageing occupants better.

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AFTER: Sidney House Photos: Andy MacPherson

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“The jury saw how the pandemic and rising cost of living has shaped what homeowners want and need in their homes,” Ms Kempton said.

“Designers have created multi-use domestic spaces to better support working from home, and to accommodate children living in the family home for longer because of the decline in housing affordability.

“Australia’s ageing population has also inspired designers to adapt housing to meet the demands of those who are downsizing and planning for ageing in place.”

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SHORT-LIST: FULL LIST OF QLD CONTENDERS

New House Under 200m2

Coulson Creek Shed – Reddog Architects (Clumber, QLD)

Tallowwood Cabin – Fouché Architects (Tallebudgera, QLD)

New House Over 200m2

Bardon Treetop House – Myers Ellyett Architecture and Interiors (Bardon, QLD)

Birkalla House – Aspect Architecture (Bulimba, QLD)

Blok Peregian – Blok Modular with Vokes and Peters (Peregian Beach, QLD)

Bombala – Sealand (Minyama, QLD)

Kiamba Valley Farmhouse – Aspect Architecture (Kiamba, QLD)

Mapleton House – Atelier Chen Hung (Mapleton, QLD)

House Alteration & Addition Under 200m2

39S House – Andrew Noonan Architect (Petrie Terrace, QLD)

Carlyle Drive House – ME (Tugun, QLD)

Coorparoo Renovation – Kin Architects (Coorparoo, QLD)

High Street – Lineburg Wang (Milton, QLD)

Niwa House – John Ellway (Highgate Hill, QLD)

Red Hill House and Studio – Zuzana and Nicholas (Red Hill, QLD)

Sidney House – Oh Architecture (Alderley, QLD)

Surrey Hills Residence – Kieron Gait Architects (Coorparoo, QLD)

House Alteration & Addition Over 200m2

Glen Alpine – Owen Architecture (Toowoomba, QLD)

Veranda Terraces – Phorm Architecture and Design (Petrie Terrace, QLD)

Wavell Heights Mansion – Owen Architecture (Wavell Heights, QLD)

Apartment or Unit

Gold Coast Apartment – SJB Interiors (Broadbeach, QLD)

Sunshine Beach Townhouse – Zuzana and Nicholas (Sunshine Beach, QLD)

Garden or Landscape

Niwa House – Prandium Studio with John Ellway (Highgate Hill, QLD)

Sustainability

Niwa House – John Ellway (Highgate Hill, QLD)

Veranda Terraces – Phorm Architecture and Design (Petrie Terrace, QLD)

Garden or Landscape: Niwa House – Prandium Studio with John Ellway (Highgate Hill)

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New house over 200sq m: Blok Peregian – Blok Modular with Vokes and Peters

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