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Lysaght Case Study
THE GAP
Claus Ejlertsen, Baahouse and Baastudio Photography by Darren Kerr
The owners of this spectacular home in Brisbane renovated and extended their traditional Queenslander, to better meet the needs of their large family, and love of entertaining. Careful consideration ensures the home meets all functional aspects of the brief, while remaining true to its heritage by incorporating sympathetic materials such as LYSAGHT CUSTOM ORB® roof cladding.
In delivering the successful project, the design team combined features of the Hamptons and Plantation styles within the existing Queenslander home. Timber detailing, louvres and shutters allow air flow, light and interest to the design while also giving a Caribbean/tropical feel.
The roofline of the extension was designed to blend with the existing, using high roof pitches that were then clad in CUSTOM ORB® shaped from COLORBOND® steel in colour Surfmist®. This traditional corrugated profile provides authenticity, while the pitched substructure creates high volume within the ceilings to promote air flow and added aesthetics.
Extending the rear of the home, raising the roof line and ceiling height, and adding extra windows in the living area allows greater light into the home. The kitchen redesign adds plenty of storage space and encourages both informal and formal dining options, while ensuing good flow to the large decking area – a generous outdoor kitchen also provides the family with amenities that allows them to entertain outdoors in style.
The home’s new layout has also improved connection to the beautiful outdoor vista and pool area. And further adding to the lifestyle is an alfresco area that can be opened or closed, letting the family host year-round ‘get togethers’ and parties. The CUSTOM ORB® roof cladding, used on the project is available in a broad range of COLORBOND® steel colours as well as in a traditional ZINCALUME® steel finish, providing architects, builders and homeowners wanting to bring a touch of authenticity to their next projects with boundless options.
