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JOHN BROWN is the editor of theslowhome.com and the founder of the Slow Home Movement. He is a registered architect, real estate broker and Professor of Architecture at the University of Calgary.
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Open Vistas Toward the River
Interior Stair Detail
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Open Garden View
Rear Patio Entrance
Exterior View at Night
Kitchen View
Outdoor Dining
Exterior Balcony
Exterior Bench Seating
Exterior Stone Detail
Exterior Slat Detail
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Element 10 is an expansive, new residence located on the Indooroopilly Reach of the Brisbane River.
The design of the house seeks to create spaces in which the benefits of being close to the river – Breezes, open vistas and intimate glimpses can be experienced. A ‘public’, double height spine connects the front, street side courtyard area, through the house, to the river. This spine is defined by a series of sandstone clad blade walls. The principle living areas are located along the river edge and open out onto the river side with a series of open terraces and platforms.
A series of specific rooms, that accommodate the particular activities called for by the client’s brief open off and are orientated by this ‘public’ spine.
Changes in materials and finishes along with varying volumes are used to define the public and private parts of the house. These materials and finishes which include timber, masonry, stone, textiles and stainless steel also contribute to the character and the experience of the house.
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We believe that our homes and neighborhoods should be healthy, vibrant places that uplift the spirit and gracefully fit our needs. We call for an end to poor construction, bad design, misleading marketing, unfair lending practices and environmental neglect in the housing industry. We acknowledge our collective responsibility to create CLOSE, SIMPLE, LIGHT places to live that leave a positive legacy for future generations.
provides design focused information that homeowners can use to improve the quality of how and where they live. It takes its name from the slow food movement which arose as a reaction to the processed food industry. The sprawl of cookie cutter housing that surrounds us is like fast food - standardized, homogenous, and wasteful. It contributes to a too fast life that is bad for us, our cities, and the environment. In the same way that slow food raises awareness of the food we eat and how these choices affect our lives, Slow Home empowers you to take more control of your home and improve the quality of how you live while reducing your environmental impact and futureproofing the long term investment value of your home.
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