Architect George Hazell has transformed a Queensland property located at Woolongabba, which overlooks Brisbane's river district and CBD. The existing walls and windows hid the views and intercepted the flow of refreshing breezes through the home.
The brief for the renovation project was to open up the space and replace the small existing windows with one large opening, capturing the full extent of the surroundings.
An opening measuring 2.7m high and 7.4m wide was created using concealed steel beams, completely changing the look and feel of the home. Centor's A14 sliding hardware was used with a set of four aluminium door panels, opening the kitchen and dining room onto a large deck off the back of the house.
George selected Centor's S1 screen system for use in the opening. Purpose-made for the opening, the S1 screen’s aluminium frame fully recessed into the floor, ceiling and jambs, making it the largest screen of its type in the world.
The S1 screen is ideally suited to the Australian way of life, connecting inside and outside. It lets summer breezes and sounds through while keeping pests out.The flexible S1 screen also acts as a filter for the harsh sun on bright days and as a wind buffer when breezes are stronger.