Turrbal + Jagera Lands
Queensland
Brisbane
Ewart House is a sympathetic reworking of a 1890’s workers cottage, tucked away on a 200sqm corner lot in the heart of inner city Brisbane.
As a studio, it was essential for us to demonstrate that living in a smaller space does not require sacrificing space or comfort. With the average house size now exceeding 250 square meters, what does a compact home look like? Historically, our parents and grandparents lived in these smaller homes and housed families of five or more. Today, such an idea seems unfeasible. We must reconsider the necessary size of our homes and this project represents an exemplary outcome of how altering an existing footprint can result in innovative solutions that meet modern living standards. The design includes three modest bedrooms, two comfortable bathrooms, along with generous living and outdoor spaces, culminating in a highly efficient family home.
Architect as Client;
We set out to repair and revitalise an old 130+yr old cottage on a tight budget.
In a time where the avergae home size exceeds 240sqm we also saw an opportunity to highlight that a 100sqm home on a 200sqm plot of land is more than enough space for us as a young couple whilst also being future proof for a small family.Cozy spaces are made to feel infinitly bigger by the use of large apertures and openable walls; natural light, air and landscape are all harnessed as extensions of the plan.