Brisbane Queensland, Australia Home Brisbane Homes from Brisbane that have been previously featured on Lunchbox Architect Boston Street House by James Russell Architects Boston Street House: 'Builder's Special' Tranformed Into Modern Courtyard House A Brisbane red brick spec home was showing its age. Architect James Russell cleverly transformed the dated home into a bright and modern courtyard house. Bisley Place House by James Russell Architects Bisley Place House: A Suburban Home With a Cheeky Twist Bisley Place House is a suburban home built for family life and interaction. Bending the rules creates an incredible indoor-outdoor space for the family. Raven Street House by James Russell Architects Raven Street House Has Curtains and Shutters Where You'd Expect Walls Raven Street House brings new meaning to 'open-plan' with curtains, shutters and dazzling colored glass where the walls should be. There's even an indoor tree! Mountford Road by Shaun Lockyer Architects Mountford Road: Small But Dramatic Transformation of Post War House A new living \'pod\' provides more than space at Mountford Road - bringing light, volume, air and dramatic results to this small-scale project. Lockyer Residence by Shaun Lockyer Architects Lockyer Residence: A Highly Crafted Pod Extends a Post War House A highly crafted 'pod' extension achieves a level quality and joy in what is essentially a very simple, easy to construct little box. Aperture House by Cox Rayner Architects & Twofold Studio Aperture House: Humble Brick Creates a Surprisingly Spacious Home Aperture House uses the humble brick in imaginative and experimental ways which belie the modest scale of the spaces. White Avenue House by James Russell Architects A Weatherboard House Extension Perfectly Suited to Brisbane's Climate James Russell Architects' distinctive tropical style shines through in this climate-sensitive weatherboard house extension. Oxlade Drive House by James Russell Architects Oxlade Drive House is Perfect for its Sub-Tropical Climate Instead of a generic mass-built home, this family built a home designed to suit their lifestyle and the sub-tropical Brisbane climate. Herston Gardenhouse by Refresh Architecture Herston Gardenhouse Re-Conceptualises Contemporary Inner-City Living Hereston Gardenhouse pops up in a disused back yard and demonstrates a way to make cities more dense and (importantly) sustainable. Left-Over-Space House by Cox Rayner Architects Left-Over-Space House Doesn't Let Even a Skerrick Go to Waste The narrow Left-Over-Space House demonstrates what can be achieved on the myriad of ‘left-over’ spaces in our inner-cities. Christian Street House by James Russell Architects Christian Street House Takes Advantage of Benign Subtropical Climate Embracing the morning sun and bay breezes, Christian Street House is comfortable year-round by making the most of Brisbane's climate. West End Cottage by Vokes and Peters West End Cottage Eschew an Open Plan in Respect of the Original Home At West End Cottage by Vokes and Peters, the new work preserves and extends the pattern of rooms in respect of the existing plan… Hill End Ecohouse by Riddel Architecture Hill End Ecohouse Reuses Materials from Existing Home Hill End Ecohouse in Queensland is a new home constructed almost entirely from the house it replaced and a leader in sustainability… Annie Street House by O'Neill Architecture Annie Street House Achieves a Remarkable Amount on a Tight Budget Annie Street House was constructed by a project builder and utilises project home technology in unique ways to achieve a tight budget. Beeston Street House by Shaun Lockyer Architects Beeston Street House Recalibrates a Poor Previous Renovation Not every renovation project is a success. Luckily Beeston Street House has been recalibrated — from unsuccessful to a real delight. Tennis Avenue Residence by DM2 Architecture A New Timber 'Treehouse' Revitalises a Humble 1920s Cottage Tennis Avenue Residence new timber pavilion, added sensitively to the rear of a humble old cottage feels like living in a modern treehouse. Woolloongabba Gardenhouse by Refresh Architecture Could This Gardenhouse Be the Solution to Australia's Urban Sprawl? Searching for a sustainable alternative to urban sprawl, REFRESH*DESIGN have developed an infill-development branded ‘my gardenhouse’. Wilston Garden Room by Vokes and Peters Garden Room Connects This Queenslander to the Garden, Light and Air A small extension combined with 'reprogramming' the original layout means more natural light and a better connection to the outdoors. West End House by Kirk Architects 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. Project M by Studio 15b A Home That's Been In the Family for Generations Gets a Lift After a series of ad-hoc alterations, this long-time family home was in need of a major overhaul - it was raised, built-in and under. Samford Valley Small House by This Modern Tropical Home is a Granny Flat for a Hip Elderly Couple A modern retreat for an elderly couple built on the family property - the perfect spot to enjoy retirement close to family. Jindalee Outlook House by Trace Studio 1970s Home Opens Up Front and Back to Connect Indoors and Outdoors A series of small additions left this home's living areas dark and detached from the garden, but Trace Studio have changed all that. Taringa Treehouse by Phorm Architecture and Design Taringa Treehouse: An Unorthodox Addition at the Bottom of the Garden A delightfully fun, cubby-like folly at the bottom of the garden provides extra space and encourages the full use of the garden. A Sunroom by Arcke Architecture and Interior Design A Sunroom and Articulated Fence Were All it Took to Update this Home We love simple projects that make a big difference. And it doesn't get much simpler than a sunroom and a fence. Garden View House by Stuck on Whether to Renovate or Demolish and Start Over? These owners decided to work with what they had rather than start afresh. The result is a functional and character-filled home. Yeronga Renovation by Smith Architects Love Mountain Sports? Put a Climbing Wall in Your Lounge Room This adventurous renovation transforms an ugly duckling into a fun and functional family home, celebrating the owners' hobbies. The Honeyworks House by Paul Butterworth Architect An Affordable Home With Room for the Grandchildren and Honey Making Rather than dedicate space to rooms that will rarely be used, create versatile spaces and spend your remaining budget on luxuries... Two Pavilion House by Two Pavilions Prove a Creative Solution to a Challenging Site Splitting this home into two separate pavilions creates flexible spaces which also solves a number of challenges. Gresham Street House by Jackson Teece An Eco-friendly Addition Reinterprets a Classic Queenslander New additions help this home to perform more like a traditional Queenslander, helping it fit perfectly with its site and climate. Jacaranda House by SP Studio Architect Reinterprets Queenslander for a Bright and Breezy Addition Queenslander-style homes capture breezes and create shaded, naturally cool living spaces. This addition takes it to the next level. River Room/Pavilion for S&P House by Shane Thompson Architects A Small Living Pavilion Brings Owners Closer to the River A pavilion surrounded by garden brings living closer to the river, creating an additional living space with incredible views. Great George by DAH Architecture A Hotchpotch of Dilapidated Additions Cry Out for Some Attention This family extended their Queenslander over the years, but something had to be done to pull it all together and make it liveable again. Paddington Two Rooms by Graham Anderson Architects Two Rooms, One Indoor and the Other Outdoor, But What a Difference! A simple, two-room addition radically transforms the feeling and liveability of this previously dark, introverted home. Stradbroke Dual Occupancy by Graham Anderson Architects Clever Siting of Two Beach Houses Allows Both Homes the Best View Running the two homes perpendicular to the street allows this dual occupancy design to maximise views and maintain privacy. Nat and Gerry's Back Deck by Biscoe Wilson Architects A New Kitchen and Back Deck Become the Hub of This Home A back deck completely transforms the functionality of this home, creating a hub connecting living areas with the backyard. Beaumont Apartment by Anna O'Gorman Architect Tired Apartment is Updated to Better Suit Queensland Living Despite facing north-east, this apartment felt small and dark not at all appropriate for the capital of the sunshine state! Oxford Cottage by Bones Studio Queenslander Renovation Transforms One-bedroom into Family Home Stunning Queenslander renovation retains the character of the original home while creating a modern addition for a growing family. Stafford House by TONIC Design High Ceilings, Large Windows Make This Home Look and Feel Larger It's amazing how high ceilings can offer your home an extra sense of space, just take a look at this light and bright example... Black Ribbon House by Studio 15b Queenslander Renovation Creates a Home to Enjoy for Years to Come Rather than relocate, this family decided on a Queenslander renovation to create the home of their dreams in the street they love. Moorooka House by Maytree Studios 1970s Home Transformed by a Charred Timber Addition The charred timber addition float in front of the home, complementing the original cream brick and transforming the street appeal.