Fuller House by DAH Architecture
Fuller House by DAH Architecture sees a fresh monochrome makeover to a two storey family dwelling.
Words: Georgie Ward | Photography: Andy Macpherson
The chosen materiality and the tonality of the interior elements come together to create a cohesive aesthetic. Photo: Andy Macpherson
‘The project incorporates three strong architectural statements, its vaulted ceiling, glazed curtain wall and bold architectural form,’ says David Hansford. Photo: Andy Macpherson
The under-croft style open area allows a uniquely Queensland connection to the landscape. Photo: Andy Macpherson
The staircase is filled with light, spilling in from the large floor-to-ceiling windows. Photo: Andy Macpherson
The backroom features a hidden second kitchen space for storage and other amenities. Photo: Andy Macpherson
DAH Architecture adds a modern extension to a quaint Queenslander residence, Fuller House, transforming it into an inviting, light-filled family home. The addition was designed to resemble its predecessor, with the new needing to feel like an effortless evolution of what came before it, not a stark, contrasting addition.
The bold architectural form takes inspiration from the contemporary Queenslander style, designed for warm summers, the home is covered in sweeping floor to ceiling windows and large sliding doors that open up to its generous garden space.
Fuller House ensures the connection between the home and the surrounding landscape through its extruded rear form, and the creation of a cosy undercroft space, creating a harmony between outdoors and indoors. ‘The most important function of the house is the ground floor living and its connection to the site. The young family clients enjoy gardening and their pets so that connection to site is everything,’ says David Hansford, DAH Architecture director.
The open-plan living, kitchen and dining space merge into one boundless space, allowing overspills of sunlight to flood through each area of the family home. Light is fractured and spliced by exterior wooden battens that encase the home and runs up its centre staircase. The bright white interiors is offset by the robust polished concrete floors, creating a slightly industrial look to the home.
Balancing the entertainment areas below, the relaxing refuge spaces fill the upper floors. The grand archway landing becomes a runway for children's play, that folds off into the retreat-like bedroom spaces.
‘Upstairs in the sleeping areas its about flexibility for future-proofing a family home. The planning carefully considers different scenarios and flexibility to ensure this home will cater for the family in the long-term,’ says David. Fuller house succeeds in adapting to a family at all ages and stages of life through its canny variation in space and sophisticated exploration of materiality.
The upper floor’s sleek panel windows allow for cross ventilation and flow, and add to the seamless linear design of the contemporary exterior. Like the rest of the home, the bathrooms are made up of high ceilings, with wooden and white furnishings of timber cabinetry and marble stone tops.
‘Upstairs in the sleeping areas its about flexibility for future-proofing a family home,’ says David Hansford. Photo: Andy Macpherson
Bright white interiors meets light timber to create a warm and inviting series of spaces. Photo: Andy Macpherson
Archway shapes are seen to be repeated throughout the rooms of the home. Photo: Andy Macpherson
“A feature that stands out for me is the home’s connection with its surroundings - there was a conscious effort to keep the existing dwelling understated”
‘The project is on quite a large site that is impacted by overland flow which influenced the approach to the undercroft,’ says David Hansford. Photo: Andy Macpherson
