The Quarry Design Guidelines

The purpose of the Design Guidelines is to set a high standard of housing and landscaping that enhances and maintains the landmark status of The Quarry.

The Design Guidelines provide a design framework for residences with an attention to detail, form and style that distinguishes the environment of The Quarry from other residential communities in the region.

The Design Guidelines should be considered in conjunction with other building requirements including the Plan of Development and Brisbane City Council town planning requirements.

These measures ensure the value of your most important investment – your family home – is protected and enhanced.

Used thoughtfully, these Guidelines provide a blueprint that will guide the creation of each unique, superior and neighbour-compatible living space. It is therefore important that property owners adhere to, and are committed to, the implementation of the Design Guidelines.

These Design Guidelines form part of the Community Management Scheme (CMS).

Design Guideline Principals

• Embraces a contemporary style of architecture. This includes a mixture of skillion, pitched and cubic style roof forms and façade detailing achieving a high level of visual coherency within the community.

• Single level homes are only permitted on lots with a width of 12.5m or greater. Mandatory two level homes on lots with a width less than 12.5m.

• An eclectic mix of home designs and styles is encouraged.

• A palette of natural textures, materials and colours which embraces and builds upon the native landscape and character of The Quarry area, providing individuality within each of the precincts as well as unifying the built form of The Quarry community.

• Houses address public areas including the street, and elevated ridgelines through attention to the design and integration of roofs, walls, ancillary structures and landscape. Garages and all ancillary structures must also be in harmony and consistent in design with the main dwelling.

The Design Review Panel

A Design Review Panel (DRP) has been formed to help oversee, guide and assess the built form outcomes across The Quarry.

To ensure that all housing and landscape meets the standards set down in these Guidelines, all new homes and alterations will require homeowners to seek approval from the Design Review Panel.

Consultation in the initial stages of design can help you to establish clear parameters within which you can create your own individual design.

The DRP is here to assist each homeowner in achieving their forever home aspiration. The DRP can also provide informed advice and help you find acceptable solutions to any house design or landscaping dilemmas. If any concerning design aspects are identified, the DRP will aim to address them in a positive manner.