PlaceMate Architects

Queenslander Renovations Architects

For over 25 years, the team of Queenslander renovations architects at PlaceMate Architects has been designing and renovating authentic Queenslander homes. With a wealth of experience in architecture and building design, our Brisbane-based renovations architects love working with this style of housing, particularly because of its unique character.

Contact us to find out how to renovate your home to complement your lifestyle. We’ll be glad to help you, no matter how big or small the project is.

The iconic Queenslander homes were built from 1900 into World War II. The Queenslander design style is defined by the Brisbane City Council as “a “Character House” in a “Demolition Control Precinct”. These protected areas are called ‘Demolition Control Precincts’ (DCPs). ‘Character houses’ are those Queenslanders built before 1947.” Most protected character houses are located in inner-city suburbs, while some outer suburbs also include character housing.

Doing Queenslander renovations and extensions can be tricky. Our Brisbane-based team of experienced design professionals serves clients throughout Queensland. We offer a variety of innovative renovation services using original techniques wherever possible, resulting in historical detail with a timeless quality.

All Queenslander homes share a number of design features. Most are raised on stumps and have tin roofs. In addition, they have front verandahs, timber floors, weatherboard (VJ) walls, and timber-framed windows.

Over time our way of living has changed from when Queenslanders were first designed. One hundred years on, Queenslanders are still undergoing renovations to suit modern family life. In reality, the original homes are not very compatible with the indoor-outdoor living of today’s families.

So we asked our Queenslander renovations architects what they think of this classic home. What do they love about the design style? What aren’t they fond of? And, what would they do differently, if they designed them today?

Queenslander renovations architects blend tradition with modern. Jan Hogarth, PlaceMate’s principal architect, adores the historic Queenslander home found in the suburbs of New Parm, Petrie Terrace, Paddington, Rosalie, South Brisbane, West End, Newstead, Milton, Teneriffe, Highgate hill, Toowong, Red Hill, Kelvin Grove, Bowen Hills, Auchenflower, Windsor, Graceville and more.

if you are thinking of renovating your inner-Brisbane suburban house or Queenslander? Request a site visit with Jan Hogarth, the Principal architect from PlaceMate Architects, before starting any renovation project.