Neil Design

Recent post occupancy evaluation attendance at CC’s Home Base House: a private garden oasis is the perfect place for good food and conversation around the fire; a framed city vista puts things into perspective at the heart of the home; and heading home via some magic garden ambience. It is a joy to have some time with the people we design for, in their place of sanctuary and retreat. #queenslandhomes #brisbanearchitect #brisbanebuildingdesigner #brisbanehomedesign #foreverhomes #queenslandhome #residentialarchitecture #architecturetolivein #dailyarchitecture #queenslandhouse #queenslandhousedesign #gardenconnection #outdoorroom #kitchendesign

Happy New Year and a new idea for a house design that establishes a continuous garden from the street to the back boundary.

The big idea guiding this renovation project is for a Trellised Edge that is part of the garden and part of the house: it provides breezes, light, shade, garden views, integrated landscape, shelter and security. It is a foyer and a garden, with places for greetings and farewells, places for retreat, and daily connection with nature.

We love when gardens and connection to nature are part of the design brief. Looking forward to seeing the big ideas in this project come to life.

In Progress: we’ve designed a Library and Reading Room for Brisbane writer, Ashley Hay. Excellent work on site by the guys at Cubular Looking forward to stage 2 install!

Just one of the many moments we love from our Tarragindi Queenslander renovation for Sharon and Chris: the one of a kind sliding security door. The old security door opened towards the stair, causing safety issues for visitors and the home owners. The new front door is now complemented by this gorgeous custom sliding security door. With detailing and proportions to match both the original casement windows alongside and the front door glazing and panelling, this little piece of detailed design might go unnoticed, like a lot of good architecture, but complements the beautiful original Queenslander house, while making the entry safe and functional.

Built by John Taylor
Knight Consulting Engineers

CLIENT TESTIMONIAL: “I couldn’t be any happier with the end result of our renovation…Your communication and attention to detail throughout the project was exceptional...you have managed to successfully design us a home that functions perfectly for our family while still managing to retain the heritage of the house, which was important to us. The final product has surpassed our expectations. I can say with confidence that there’s nothing I would change.” Sharon F