560 Oxley Avenue - Phase 1

Particular focus was placed on created surfaces for the client’s art collection.

CHALLENGE

We started with a 1950s workers cottage only 67 square meters in size on a very narrow block. How do we add value to the block using the existing house? Design the hell out of it that’s how.

RESULT

Using our super powers of design and knowing that the right materials used in just the right way can create an emotive feeling in just about anyone we’ve created a highly crafted design not normally found in suburban homes. Square meters don’t always equal value add, but design does.

Inspired by the old design language of both interiors and exteriors of Redcliffe architecture from the 1950s to the 1970s revival of thoughtful design to the sea side town that’s lost its way in the 1980s till today.

Our small picture goal is to create an amazing space to live and a valuable asset for the client. Our big picture hope is that his tiny project is the catalyst for greater design outcomes in the local community.

Screened Porch

The Canvas

90% Complete

The Original Concept

Kitchen and Living

Street Facade

Entry

Kitchen

Kitchen

No home is complete without a pet.

560 Oxley Avenue - Phase 2

CHALLENGE

We started with a 1950s workers cottage only 67 square meters in size on a very narrow block. How do we add value to the block using the existing house? That was our challenge.

RESULT

The existing conditions were tight, inside and out. Turning, pushing, pulling squeezing like a super complicated Rubix Cube we were able to turn this workers cottage into a luxury house. To take advantage of the seaside location and the year-round outside climate of South East Queensland we created all new spaces as indoor-outdoor spaces to maximise the quality of the spaces and minimise the need for separate outdoor and indoor living and entertaining areas.

Black Colorbond Matt was used to create walls that acted as heat chimney. Ventilated at top and bottom this concept will avoid the thermal mass effect created by packing walls tight with unventilated insulation, which means this house won't turn into an oven in the late afternoon and evening.

BACKYARD POOL

LEVEL 1 AND LEVEL 2 FLOOR PLANS

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EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC

ENTRY

BACKYARD

REAR VIEW OF MASTER BEDROOM AND BEDROOM 1

REAR VIEW OF LOUNGE, KITCHEN AND DINING

LOUNGE

LOUNGE

DINING

MASTER BEDROOM

BEDROOM 1

Thomas Street

“With deep understanding of branding, marketing and architecture Valé were responsible for getting me $60,000 above market rate for the sale of my investment property.”

— Avikash Sami - Property Owner

CHALLENGE

To create a marketing package for a relatively standard suburban home.  Reaching target customs required two main factors, reaching their functional needs and appealing to their emotional desires at the same time.  The existing home was very functional, but lacked any emotional draw cards.

RESULT

We turned an existing 1970s spec home into an destination explicitly designed for a target customer.  Our offer to them was the canvas for a dream oasis close to amenities and a property that can be developed into townhouses later in life.  A marketing campaign accompanied the project with a custom website, facebook and realestate.com.au ad campaigns along with physical marketing collateral.

Pool Perspective

Entry Walkway

Backyard

Aerial Perspective

Potential Townhouses - Design Option 1

Potential Townhouses - Design Option 2

David Street

CHALLENGE

With a growing family, the Homes family needed more room. The existing house was lifted, renovated with pieces added on and they were looking to tidy up the ad-hoc add-ons to make their existing home larger and more aesthetically unified.

RESULT

Valé redesigned the internal stairs, added a lower level for the master bedroom with a luxurious bathroom and outdoor shower and reviewed the cladding the colour scheme to bring the house together as one purposeful design.

Eastern Elevation

Entry Perspective

Backyard

Brook Street

CHALLENGE

Create a home for a growing family on an incredible tight budget.

RESULT

Through clever detailing we are we able to bring the outside in and create a vastly bigger house than currently exists.  The small details aligning ceiling lines and hiding door frames proved that you don’t need big budgets to create exceptional spaces.

Veranda Perspective

Mood Boards

Living, Dining & Kitchen Perspective

Kitchen Perspective