Arcos

Arcos draws on Spanish Revival influences to create spaces whose charm lies in balancing their grand scale with a warm and tactile nature.

Entry into the home takes place through a dramatic, softly-lit arched tunnel of rendered concrete. Emerging on the other side, visitors are met with a series of awe-inspiring interior and exterior spaces. While the house has a sense of grandeur, comfort reigns supreme. With its lofty spaces, grand proportions and welcoming curves, this is a house in which to spread out, and entertain family and friends.

The rendered concrete arches on the lower level of the house play upon the existing structural rhythm of the Queenslander, as do the lightweight materials used on the upper storeys. The weatherboard façade of the existing house makes an appearance from the street front, where it protrudes above the arched entranceway.

Inside, the Queenslander is forgotten, and the curve is king. The interior’s arches, curves and columns reference the Spanish Revival style of the architecture, while also giving the spaces a sense of loftiness and allowing for plenty of natural light. The most significant curve is the sweeping staircase that links the three floors together and provides opportunities for interesting play of light on the rendered concrete walls.

Location: Paddington, Brisbane
Completed: 2020
Builder: Graya Constructions
Photography: David Chatfield