Tucked within the emerging suburban fabric of Sunnybank Hills, DQL House quietly redefines family living for Brisbane’s subtropical climate. Modest and introverted to the street, its discreet white façade and fine-tuned openings offer privacy and restraint, belying the layered generosity within.

At its heart, the house opens into a series of light-filled, interconnected spaces — anchored by a sculptural double-height living room that draws in air, daylight, and a sense of calm. Horizontal and vertical planes modulate light and shadow throughout the day, offering constant, quiet shifts of atmosphere. Living areas flow effortlessly to a lush garden court, a private pool terrace, and a sports court beyond — spaces crafted for the rhythms of family life, celebration, and retreat.

North-facing orientation ensures winter warmth and summer cooling, while operable louvres and sliding panels allow the architecture to breathe.

Materially, the house embraces simple, cost-effective textures — white vertical cladding, sleek metal sunhoods, warm timber joinery — balancing durability with a refined, contemporary character.

The landscape is designed as an extension of living: low-maintenance, adaptable, and ready for all ages, from young children to grandparents.

Built for resilience and joy, DQL House offers a framework for family memories to unfold — a place to gather, to grow, and to live fully within climate and community.