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Bretherton Builders
Attention to detail
An impressive renovation has created a forever-after home
Ahigh-quality design and renovation project by Bretherton Builders has transformed an older-style house in Greenslopes into the suburb’s premier residential address. The home, which won the HIA Brisbane Renovation Project $300,000–$600,000 category at the 2018 HIA-CSR Queensland Housing Awards, reflects the client’s lifestyle objectives and the builder’s keen eye for detail. The result? A stunning contemporary residence that maximises the sloping site’s spectacular views.
Armed with a basic design, the client engaged Bretherton Builders — now trading as Brisbane Boutique Builders to refl ect the quality of its work — following a referral from a relative. What ensued was an extensive 18-month prebuild discussion period (with the client and town planning, engineering and architectural professionals) that proved integral to the renovation’s success.
The home’s old “rabbit warren” internal layout was completely demolished, making way for a spacious modern living area that maximises the property’s city views and entertaining potential. An existing deck was expanded into the original kitchen space, bedrooms and a bathroom were relocated to join other private rooms at the front of the house, and a new level was added to create a parents’ retreat. At completion, no original internal wall remained, and only two external walls were retained.
The new mid-level living area incorporates the kitchen, lounge, dining and living spaces. Extremely large sliding doors without mid supports connect the area to a
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substantial deck and a massive open entertaining space. A second corner living area, also with deck access, provides additional space for the children. The new third level provides the owners with a private luxury master suite boasting an inner-city penthouse feel.
Linking the levels, and complementing a new open ground-level foyer, is a staircase which took on a new role as the project progressed. It was widened by 300mm, creating a showpiece featuring fl oating timber treads and a landing. A large blade wall is the striking external feature, with the home’s streetscape appeal signifi cantly improved with an innovative mix of rendered fi nishes, long-wearing, low-maintenance cement weatherboards and natural timber screening.
For Bretherton Builders, this project involved the creation of the largest open unsupported space they had ever tackled in a renovation. The fi nal design (unable to use all exterior walls for support) incorporates a 1m-high, 10m-long steel web truss hidden in the wall. The truss supports the new level, provides bracing in one direction at fl oor level and acts as support for other large steel PFC beams supporting the master suite at mid-point and the new high deck roof and service ducts.
This renovation is an example of Bretherton Builders’ attention to detail and high standards. It incorporates innovative use of materials and space, technical capability and excellence in service to create a forever-after home.
The facts
Location of home: Greenslopes, Qld Time taken to build: 10 months Year completed: 2017
The figures
Size of home: 430sqm Size of land: 910sqm Bedrooms: 5 Bathrooms: 2 Floors: 3
The details
BRETHERTON BUILDERS
Address: PO Box 2598, Ascot Qld 4007 Mobile: 0412 453 172 Website: brethertonbuilders.com.au
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