There’s no better way to understand the problems and potential of a home than by living in it. If you’re studying architecture at the same time, you become part of a living design project.
Such was the case for Griffith University architecture graduate Pam Deasy as she led the transformation of her 1970s Broadbeach Waters home into a contemporary masterpiece.
“The goal was to edit the existing structure to create a more comfortable home where we could cook, entertain and engage with the outdoors while increasing thermal efficiency,” says Pam.
Architect Pam Deasy
Pam Deasy’s home before the transformation
“The existing home was typical of early ’70s spec homes on the Gold Coast. It was like a time capsule – brick and tile, two bedrooms, one bathroom, no insulation and no ceiling fans. It was charming, but hardly functional. It had also been enjoyed by termites.”
For four years, Pam and her boyfriend, mum and three
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