Skyline

Weighted to the site through a massed and masonry approach, Skyline digs itself into the slope of its terrain line as the grounding foundation for the resulting home.

While many homes feature a slope to the rear, or lengthways along a site, Skyline instead navigates a sideways sloping site, and creates its own presence felt amongst the neighbouring homes through a linear and controlled approach. In a nod to the traditional homes in Brisbane, the upper level is expressed as though it is elevated, with a timber screen on the lower level acting to anchor the home in place, as if concealing an open outdoor space.

With views out over the city, the Paddington-based home is dotted with a series of private outdoor living areas that allow a spill over from inside to out, and for the façade to be drawn back for free-flowing movement throughout the site. A muted palette of cool timber tones combines with subtle grey stonework and travertine to ensure a continued relevance over time. Being open, yet private, was key to the success of the home, as was creating an idyllic hideaway for the owners to retreat to.

Location: Paddington, Brisbane
Completed: 2022
Builder: Graya Constructions