Dock Street, South Brisbane

Southbank, the City skyline, Kangaroo Point Cliffs, The Story Bridge: These are undoubtedly great Brisbane landmarks and having them all on your doorstep; or rooftop to be precise, is something pretty special. So, in fact, is the rooftop they lie beyond. This rooftop sits above an old mechanics garage which has been converted from the original 2 story commercial space and transformed into a truly magnificent four level abode, in an enviable location, right in the heart of Brisbane. Working on a project like this & being able to stretch our legs & step away from the norm was such a nice change & a great chance to showcase what else Thump can do beyond the X1 Series Frameless Glass Balustrade! We used rusted steel panels instead of glass on the staircase which produced a phenomenal effect. The staircase encapsulates many of the design elements used throughout the interior: rusted steel, copper, brass and timber, to bring texture and warmth, all of which are designed to age well. “The staircase was almost the starting point of the house.” Lesley-Anne says. “We decided it should be the spine of the building. It’s become a light well & main connecting piece and divides the bigger spaces.” We used powder coated black posts and rails on the rooftop terrace in place of our signature stainless steel which gives a stunning visual effect, almost framing the perfect River & City views you look out over. We also manufactured and installed all the brass panels and brass rods throughout the house which were designed to provide an intimate feeling of openness & space to connect the four levels. Surroundings Architects did an absolute stellar job on this conversion that it is no surprise at all that this amazing transformation won QLD Renovation of the year 2014- Housing Industry Association (HIA) for its builders, MCD, and was also featured in Brisbane News: http://www.mcd.net.au/files/blog/brisbane_news_online_magazine.pdf