Peter Besley Designs Brisbane Home with Perforated Brick Screens for Multi-Generational Living
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Architect Peter Besley designed a multi-generational family home in Brisbane called Birdwood, featuring perforated screens made from reclaimed terracotta brick and metal mesh for climbing plants. The home is situated on a sloping site at the base of Mount Coot-tha and was designed to allow the family to age in place, with the uneven natural terrain influencing the architectural approach.
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Named Birdwood, the home on a sloping site at the base of Mount Coot-tha in Brisbane was designed for a multi-generational family
The home was designed for a family that wanted a dwelling where they could age in place
The uneven natural terrain influenced the architectural design approach
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