An Architect's Own Minimalist Oasis in the Inner Suburbs (House Tour)

Queens Park House is an architect's own minimalist oasis. Designed by Kyra Thomas Architects, the calming suburban home strongly contrasts its previous iteration as a storage warehouse.

Located in Sydney, Queens Park House was originally a storage warehouse with brick walls built to the boundary of its site. Converting the commercial property into an architect’s own minimalist oasis required opening up the building and rewriting its internal character.

Structurally, turning the warehouse into an architect’s own minimalist oasis involved removing the pre-existing roof and inserting walls into the interior of the building. The brick boundary walls are retained, enabling a sense of privacy within the suburban setting and paying homage to the history of the building.

As an architect’s own minimalist oasis, Queens Park House embraces natural light and fresh air. Four courtyards punctate the spatial plan, creating green space for different aspects of the house to relate to, as well as facilitating internal lighting and ventilation.

Responding to the residential needs of the client, Queens Park House stands as an architect’s own minimalist oasis. Custom and considered, the home testifies to the skill of Kyra Thomas Architects in transforming a commercial space.

00:00 - The Local Project's Print Publication
00:10 - Introduction to the Architect’s Own Home
00:49 - Warehouse Conversion
01:23 - The Brief
02:41 - Green Spaces
03:05 - Lighting
03:31 - Materiality
04:15 - The Architect’s Favourite Room
04:43 - The Finished Project
05:06 - Subscribe to The Local Project's Print Publication

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Photography by Anson Smart.
Architecture and Interior Design by Kyra Thomas Architects.
Build by BAU Group.
Landscape Architecture by Fieldwork.
Filmed and Edited by O&Co. Homes.
Production by The Local Project.

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[ryehlb]

Black cabinetry, white walls, and gray floors; I'm such a fan of these. And that courtyard!

[keithronson]

Jaw-dropping! And minimalist! Perfection. However to find such a space and develop and ''re-use'' an industrial building and not a new build from ground up is so encouraging and illustrates what good design and being in tune with the orginal building can result in something so brilliant. Thank you for sharing this incredible home.

[littlenest]

Absolutely love the use of space with the courtyards, the perfect privacy and lushness of those gardens, just beautiful! ❤

[mrvk]

Minimalist tranquility and green outdoor spaces mix so well here

[kayelle]

Truly the first architect on this channel whose philosophy I’m 100% in sync with. Congratulations on creating your home.

[heidimeigs]

I’m a sucker for interior courtyards. This is beautiful. Very calm, relaxing, spare, but not cold.

[isaac_opeyemi]

The level of restraint shown in this project is something I aspire to.

Excellent sound design 👌🏿

[annsmith]

This is a stunning example of minimalism at its best. Wishing this family many years of joy in their home!

[PeterB]

As a retired architect, I say without hesitation that this house is just brilliant. I've only worked on major projects; museums, office building and the like, but is I planned to get myself a new house these are the architects that I would appoint

[barbaramassey]

Love the peace and simplicity of this house. Everything just right.

[amandalawrence]

This kind of minimalism is so beautiful and a real achievement. The windows and courtyards visible from each room, allowing the garden to be seen is very inspiring. Love it

[larphraulen]

Can't say it's my taste but you can tell they executed their vision in a very comprehensive and personal way. Very striking!

[inbareform]

Being their own client, you can see the immense amount of love and detail poured into the home. I can sense the serenity from here, thanks for letting us in.

[thingaday-allwayslearning]

I think I took a first breath at the beginning and a second one at the very end... So calm! The music fits perfectly to the mood of the rain.

[kayelyward]

Amazing conversion of the commercial space to a home. It's so beautiful, peaceful, and serene. The creation of multiple Gardens and inner courtyards on the site is a wonderful use of space. Love the amount of privacy and seclusion that exists. Wonderful home! Minimalist at it's best!

[anushkafernando]

just listening to her explain and the home.. can imagine why the house is peaceful.. so is her voice and they way she talk...

[brigettercw]

Absolutely gorgeous. Calming. The kitchen is fabulous. The garden areas are divine. My stress level declined just watching this. I can only imagine the joy of living there.

[GrumpyL]

Very impressed with the courtyards and greenery with sliding windows. Keeping the high original walls has resulted in a sheltered oasis, as intended. Beautifully done.

[julieuk]

Architect and Developer = a match made in heaven!

[GR-scph]

AMAZING ……MY DREAM HOME…..FUNCTIONAL, BRINGS CALMNESS AND EQUILIBRIUM. WELL DONE