Designed by James Russell Architect this house is located in Fortitude Valley, QLD, Australia. According to the architects: “There is a boat from my childhood, “Makaira”, that inspires many of my projects. In that boat, I felt cradled, protected, but if I chose, I could open up to and be aware of the broader context around me. Three or four of these boats would raft together, each one acting as a room with a space in between. We would enjoy meals on one boat, cards or sleep on another and play in the water or wrecks nearby. We learnt from each other and moved in smaller but breathable spaces. As a structure, what a beautiful work in timber! Colored and textured glass reminiscent of traditional housing in the area lines east and west boundaries.”
Photographs: Toby Scott
