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Hawthorne Queenslander Home Renovation

Project Walkthrough

An Inside Look

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Elegant simplicity

Hawthorne Queenslander Renovation

Our Hawthorne clients approached dion seminara architecture with a vision to enhance the charm of their Queenslander home. Like other traditional Queenslanders, they felt their home lacked practicality and comfort, was dark, lacked ventilation and natural light. They desired a stronger indoor-outdoor connection, a free-flowing floorplan, and contemporary upgrades that would improve ventilation, natural light, and overall functionality.

This project was completed in two separate stages 10 years apart.

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The Project

Stage 1: involved significant changes on the ground floor, with repositioning the kitchen to create space for a luxurious lounge that seamlessly extends to an outdoor terrace. This terrace, complete with a BBQ area, is perfectly aligned with the kitchen, making it an ideal space for entertaining. The new design features a clearly defined dining area and multiple living spaces, which now flow freely, enhancing the spaciousness of the home’s interior. The open-plan layout is bathed in natural light, creating a bright and inviting atmosphere.

To further modernise the home, we installed a contemporary streamlined roof. The new terrace, with its BBQ area, offers both privacy and practicality for entertaining, while the connection to the pool creates a perfect space for relaxed weekends or hosting guests. The ground floor layout was carefully restructured to maximise natural light, ventilation, and functionality, offering a more logical flow throughout.

This renovation, coupled with the neutral colour palette, Tallowwood timber flooring, and high ceilings, has resulted in a stunning modern Queenslander with exceptional detail throughout.

Stage 2: this part of the home renovation focused on adding a new carport and gatehouse to enhance the home’s street appeal and provide off-street car accommodation. The focus for this part of the renovation was to enhance he homes street appeal whilst considering landscaping, external works and connection to the house from the street. Both structures are designed to align with the home’s aesthetic, being Queenslander cross Hamptons further elevating its functionality and charm and aligning with the client’s vision.

Master planned future

Services Provided by our Hawthorne Architects

This project employed a full-service approach to bring the clients’ vision to life, beginning with the Architect’s Design “Ideas” Advice service and continuing through to Tender and Contract Administration.

We have panned out the second stage of this renovation. In this stage a new gatehouse will be installed to further enhance the streetscape appeal of the home and a large 2-car garage will be constructed with ample storage space.

If you are looking to transform and restore your Queenslander, contact dion seminara architecture today to discuss how we can transform your property to perfectly match the needs of your ideal lifestyle.

Project Number: 080301

Client Testimonial

When we approached Dion, our scope was to open up the back of the house to make the area flow through from the inner living to the outside. Also in the process, we wanted to modernize the kitchen and as with all projects, we also extended the scope to include the main bathroom upstairs. What we have achieved is a very liveable area that flows with a modern workable kitchen.

On Dion’s recommendation, we changed the orientation of the kitchen by extending into what was previously a walkway. I now have a study on the ground floor as recommended by Dion as my original study was upstairs away from the main living area and this new study is well utilized due to its location.

We are very happy with the renovation as designed by dion seminara architecture.



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