K2

As a contemporary take on the traditional Queenslander style, K2 brings an effortless and linear approach to site, celebrating a shared openness with the surrounds.

Nestled into the dense and established leafy area of Chelmer, K2 sits as a welcomed insertion of composure and restraint. Typical to the area are the more familiar weatherboard Queenslander homes, elevated with an open under volume that allows breezes to pass through and beneath the home, cooling upward. In a modern take on that formal approach, the home is comprised of more solid elements on the upper level, with more openly operable areas integrated into the lower ground level. This openness allows for partial or full enclosure as needed due to weather, while also being able to be as open as a more traditional home.

Living with the surrounding greenery and landscape was integral to the home, as an extension and celebration of life in Queensland. Through visual reminders of framed views outward and the immersion of the form within such a curated setting, the home feels like it has been there for many years. The deliberate alignment of living areas and open spaces allows areas to spill out, and more passive and restorative areas are positioned in more intimate areas.

Location: Chelmer, Brisbane
Completed: 2022
Builder: Kerdic
Photography: Brock Beazley