Award Winning Design

This project by McKiernan Design Drafting was recently announced as the Queensland Building Design Awards, 2005 Brisbane North Region and Queensland Statewide Winner for The Hyne Timber Award for Best Use of an Engineered Timber Product.

The client’s brief was to maintain the front of the dwelling in it original form thus maintaining street appeal. Visitors are drawn down the hall into the new living areas where you are met with raked ceilings to a height of 4.5m. The feeling of space continues onto the large rear deck where recycled square posts mix comfortably with plywood ceilings, timber battens and stainless steel wire balustrade allowing viewing from this elevated position into the adjacent tree tops.

Natural light is abundant with large areas of fixed glass over timber framed stackable multi-fold doors. The new kitchen commands attention with its modern finishes and appliances.

Downstairs is the parent’s domain with the new master bedroom and walk in robe providing glimpses into the ensuite with timber shutters and doors. Timber window hoods and battens provide screening and privacy to side windows.