红山屋和工作室丨澳大利亚布里斯班丨Zuzana & Nicholas

Hold onto your hats, because Red Hill House and Studio is about to blow you away! This Brisbane gem has taken the crown as Australian House of the Year at Houses Awards 2024, and for good reason. Imagine a worker’s cottage that’s had a glow-up of epic proportions, all while keeping its original footprint. The architects, Zuzana & Nicholas, (who also happen to be the lucky owners) have created a masterclass in balancing work and family life under one roof.

What sets this house apart is its clever use of space. Instead of going for the typical open-plan layout, they’ve preserved the intimate scale of the existing rooms, adding strategic openings for connection and supervision.

But the real showstopper? A multi-functional room that’s open to both the garden and the street, blurring the lines between private and public spaces. It’s currently used as their architecture studio, but it could easily transform into a cozy living area.

The jury was particularly impressed by the home’s ability to engage with the neighbourhood while maintaining privacy. It’s a delicate dance, but Red Hill House and Studio nails it with grace and style. This project is proof that sometimes, doing less can actually achieve so much more.

[Photography by Clinton Weaver.]