Kirk Architects

Kirk Architects, now known as KIRK, was established in Brisbane in 1995. It describes itself as a technical, process-driven practice with expertise in architecture, urban design and environmentally sustainable design, and has studios in Brisbane, Sydney and Kuala Lumpur. Its work ranges from bespoke designs to large-scale, technical buildings, including education projects such as James Cook University's Engineering & Innovation Place and the UQ Soundshell.

The practice aims to set new benchmarks for sustainable design, favouring "intelligent, passive solutions that utilise the natural climate", and advocates for advancing tropical architecture.

On Lunchbox, West End House is a modern take on a timber workers cottage on a rare undeveloped site in Brisbane's historic West End. Timber screens reference the neighbouring cottages, the front yard becomes a courtyard off the lounge, and an apartment-inspired plan uses built-in storage so that not a millimetre of space is wasted.

See West End House on Lunchbox below.

A Modern Take on a Timber Workers Cottage Fits in to Brisbane Street

With copious amounts of timber inside and out, this modern interpretation of a workers cottage feels natural, warm and welcoming.