Tarragindi Steel House: A Bold Exploration of Steel in Residential Design
The Tarragindi Steel House by Bligh Graham Architects is a masterpiece that pushes the boundaries of residential architecture. Featured in ArchitectureAU, this award-winning Brisbane home showcases innovative uses of prefabricated steel, creating a striking balance between light, space, and structure. Explore the full story published in Architectue, AU here
Design Highlights
This exceptional home embraces openness with three double-height voids, expansive glazed panels, and a suspended folded steel staircase that commands attention. Prefabricated steel frames provide both flexibility and strength, enabling seamless transitions between expansive, light-filled interiors and the lush landscape beyond.
As ArchitectureAU highlights, the Tarragindi Steel House is not just an architectural statement—it’s a refined response to site, materiality, and spatial dynamics.
Awards and Recognition
The home was honoured with the State Award for Residential Architecture - Houses at the AIA Queensland Architecture Awards 2018, a testament to the collaboration between architect and structural engineer.
Collaborating to Realise the Vision
Working alongside Bligh Graham Architects, our role involved crafting structural solutions that supported the project’s architectural ambitions:
Achieving stability for the large, open spaces while maintaining visual lightness.
Developing prefabricated steel systems that enabled thin floor plates and concealed lateral systems.
Engineering bespoke architectural elements, including cantilevered furniture and external screens.
To uncover more about the design process, materials, and architectural philosophy behind the Tarragindi Steel House, visit ArchitectureAU for the full feature here.
Image: Christopher Frederick Jones