Toowong Renovation Ann An Taigh Còmhnaidh by Dion Seminara

Toowong Renovation Ann An Taigh Còmhnaidh by Dion Seminara is a highly esteemed winner of the very prestigious 2021 Duais Umha A' Design Award in Dealbhadh Ailtireachd, Togalaichean agus Structaran Competition Category.

UmhaAiltireachd· 2021

Toowong Renovation Ann An Taigh Còmhnaidh

by Dion Seminara

Client: Dion Seminara Architecture

Duais Umha A' Design Award Winner in Ailtireachd Category

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The Design

About Toowong Renovation Ann An Taigh Còmhnaidh

Thòisich an Ath-nuadhachadh Toowong seo leis a’ phrìomh amas a bhith a’ dèanamh a’ chuid as fheàrr de bhloc leathad. Às an sin, chaidh beachdan dealbhaidh agus cothroman airson an dachaigh, nach biodh air a bhith comasach roimhe seo air togalach còmhnard, a thoirt am follais. Bha cleachdadh chruthan lùbte agus nàdarra an làthair anns an dealbhadh sa mheadhan, a tha an uairsin a’ bogachadh uachdar cruth-cruaidh agus structar a-muigh gus sruthadh a chruthachadh. Chruthaich seo uile sruthadh bhon taobh a-staigh gu taobh a-muigh na dachaigh agus lughdaich e na dùbhlain a bha romhpa a’ toirt a-steach teas, sruth-adhair cuibhrichte, agus solas nàdarrach.

The Recognition

About the Duais Umha A' Design Award

Tha Toowong Renovation Ann An Taigh Còmhnaidh air Duais Umha A' Design Award a bhuannachadh, aithneachadh gu math urramach a bheirear do dhealbhaidhean sònraichte a tha air an comharrachadh le cruthachalachd, innleachd agus geurchuis. Tha buannaichean Umha nan obraichean gu math sgileil agus gu sònraichte cruthachail a dhearbhas eòlas farsaing, mac-meanmna agus tapachd an luchd-dealbhaidh. Thathar an dùil gum bi Toowong Renovation Ann An Taigh Còmhnaidh na nì air a bheil mòran meas, ion-mholta agus gràdhach, a tha gu sònraichte proifeiseanta agus ùr-ghnàthach. Tha an dealbhadh seo a bhuannaich Duais Umha A' Design Award a' cur nan cleachdaidhean as fheàrr ann an ealain, saidheans, dealbhadh agus teicneolas an gnìomh, agus tha e sàr-mhath airson an aire do mhion-fhiosrachadh. Bidh Toowong Renovation Ann An Taigh Còmhnaidh a' sàsachadh fheumalachdan gu h-iongantach, a' suathadh ri miannan, a' tàladh faireachdainnean agus a' togail fiosrachd.

Behind the Design

Press Kit

Credits, team members and technical details provided by the designer.

Unique Properties: This home renovation's concept was to make the most out of the sloping block of which the house was situated on, this created new design ideas and opportunities for the home which would not be possible on a flat property. This included the use of curved, rounded and natural forms can soften the hardscape surface and outdoor structure to create a seamless flow from the home into the landscape which reduced challenges the home faced including heat, restricted airflow and natural light.
Dimensions & Packaging: The rainforest pond is an Aquascape Ecosystem pond that is low-maintenance self-sustained based with the natural balance of circulation, filtration, plants, fish, rocks and gravel. The pond itself is in an organic shape approximately 9m x 9.7m and 600mm deep. The top of the waterfall feature will form part of the biological filtration system utilising a biofalls 2500 filtration system to be run 24/7.
Tags: Renovation, Residential Home, Residential House, Home Renovation,
Production Technology: The client likes their existing recycled silky oak kitchen and they also want to create a lot of garden to enjoy during their retirement years. We have incorporated a number of landscaping elements including green roofs, rainforest pond and veggie pavilion into the design. We decided to use plain off-form concrete, natural sandstone cladding and large recycled timber beams to highlight the landscape elements. We also added in a lot of motorised high-level windows and shutters to allow ventilation but limiting western sun.
Design Challenge: The entire covered external space from the pool area to the courtyard rainforest pond is the feature of this home. The floating landscape concrete stairs over the rainforest pond hanging off the green roof above as well as the organic form of the landscaping elements was definitely a challenge in detail design. Also, the selection of materials on the different element that needs to be complementary without competing with each other.
Inspiration: The inspiration for this project was to future proof the home for the clients. It's important that the clients receive and understand the design for their home is personalised and tailored for their lifestyle wants and needs. Including age, location, interests, they all lead towards this final design.
Project Duration: The project started in November 2018 and finished in Feburary 2020 in Brisbane.
Team Members: Dion Seminara: Principal Architect
Wai Lam (Albe) Pang: Project Lead