Turrbal and Jagera/Yuggera
Queensland
Brisbane
Toowong Towers reimagines the Queenslander typology, transforming a 1930s Interwar Porch and Gable home into a thoughtful, multi-generational dwelling. Designed with careful attention to spatial adjacencies, levels, and human scale, the home balances tradition with contemporary living on the exterior while fully catering to modern family life within. The compact footprint is enhanced through strategic use of varying heights, transitions, and layers, creating spaces that feel expansive yet intimate. With proximity adjacencies between dining, living, and pool areas, the home evokes a relaxed, resort-like atmosphere that supports seamless connections between indoor and outdoor living. Each area is crafted to support the rhythms of family life, fostering connections while providing moments of retreat. Borrowing light, air, and views from its surroundings, the design ensures privacy while maintaining a dialogue with the external environment.
Our home design allows us to move freely into spaces that suit our mood and needs. Each area has its own feel, balancing open connections with quiet retreats. It effortlessly adapts to our growing family of five and our dog, ensuring comfort, flexibility, and functionality. Whether working, playing, or unwinding, the layout supports our daily rhythm, making it a place where we feel at ease and enjoy life.
Joel Alcorn, Design Architect
CHLOE MIDDLETON, Project Architect
Bartley Burns, Building Surveyor
NRG Efficient Homes, ESD Consultant
C&P Engineers, Hydraulic Consultant
Structural Innovations Australia, Structural Engineer
Robert Waddell, Landscape Consultant
Allicient Pool Developments, Pool Builder
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