Yuggera
Queensland
Brisbane
Knells is a two-story heritage house designed by Horace Driver. Our approach focuses on restoring the house to its original condition while integrating new contemporary elements. Previous non-original additions are removed and these areas are reworked to suit contemporary living. In line heritage standards, new work is identifiable, complementary, and secondary to the heritage structure. New elements, including a garage, entertaining area, pool, and terrace, are designed to be part of the garden. Contemporary use of reused materials, like Brisbane tuff stone and brick aggregate, reflect the craftsmanship of the original architecture. Knells blends heritage with modern living as an enduring heirloom.
Knells is a lively renovation of a 1930s Brisbane home, where modern amenity is added via spatial arrangements and reconfigurations to suit all seasons. A new garage is tucked into the site and offers a green roof. At the rear, aglass roofed extension separates new from old, giving “heritage” room to breathe. Itprovides an open plan living area and embraces the outdoors. The creative reuse of stone, brick, and masonry respectfully adds richness to the existing structure and landscape. The detailing is not overworked, yet the materials and finishes complement both old and new, and improve the building’s presence in the streetscape.
Angus Munro, Architect
Mannon Tredinnick, Graduate of Architecture
Rachael Gwaro, Interior Designer
Miriam Kuzai, Graduate of Architecture
Larc Landscape Architecture, Landscape Consultant
Vault Heritage Consulting, Heritage Consultant
Craven Town Planning, Town Planner
NGS Structural Engineers, Structural Engineer
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