s a typology, the iconic timber-framed Queensland house presents a simple spatial and constructional order from which countless variations have developed over time. The pattern of the traditional worker’s cottage – typically a four-room house with pairs of spaces on either side of a central corridor – could be adapted by adding verandahs to any or all four sides to provide additional outdoor living spaces. Kitchens and bathrooms were traditionally located at the rear, either in separate structures or under a lean-to created by extending the roof pitch downward. The simplicity of the arrangement allowed for spaces to be used in different ways and for the house to be altered by enclosing verandahs, removing internal walls or
NIWA HOUSE BY JOHN ELLWAY
Jan 29, 2024
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