DESIGNING A FOREVER FAMILY RESIDENCE
🔹 The Challenge: Maximising Potential on a Steep, Elevated Site
Located in Wilston, this dream home was set on an elevated site that offered spectacular panoramic views, from the Brisbane City skyline in the south to Moreton Island in the north. The major challenge? The property dropped 11 meters from the front to the rear, requiring careful planning and innovative design to make the most of the stunning views while addressing the significant slope.
💡 The Vision: A Timeless Home Built for Entertaining & Family Living
The clients’ vision was clear: they wanted a forever home that would not only suit the location but also stand the test of time. The goal was to create a grand, contemporary Queenslander that would capture the Wow-factor they desired, while being functional, timeless, and perfect for entertaining.
🏗️ The Collaborative Approach: Designing with Purpose & Precision
✔ Collaborative Design Process – The design and build process was a true partnership between Linear Design + Construct and the clients, ensuring their needs and desires were at the forefront.
✔ Analysis of Aesthetics, Functionality & Engineering – Given the site’s challenges, every design decision was analysed based on functionality, aesthetics, and engineering.
✔ Design that Suits the Location – The house was designed to complement its stunning surroundings, with a street façade that would suit the location, never date, and blend seamlessly into the neighborhood.
🏡 The Transformation: A Grand Contemporary Queenslander
✔ Colonial Hampton Style – The finished home is a luxurious Grand Contemporary Queenslander, featuring multiple gables and a partial wraparound verandah, perfectly capturing the essence of Colonial Hampton style.
✔ Future-Proof – The design was built to suit the family’s current needs while also providing flexibility for future family dynamics, ensuring it will be their forever home.
🎯 The Result: A Timeless Family Home with a View
This Wilston dream home is more than just a house—it’s a masterpiece. With expansive living areas, stunning views, and the perfect balance of luxury and functionality, this is a home designed to stand the test of time. A forever home that is built to last—both in style and in meeting the evolving needs of a growing family.
🏡 A home designed with vision, built to last.
