The Queenslander has uniquely defined the (sub)urbanism of Brisbane, Australia’s third-largest city.
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Australia’s Timber Homes Are Where the Suburbs Meet the Frontier
Fans of the TV show Bluey will recognize these iconic Queensland houses that mix indoor and outdoor living with breezy verandas.
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For an urban form of housing, Brisbane’s Queenslander houses are strikingly close to nature.