KALINGA, BRISBANE - 1946 CHARACTER RENOVATION
Builder: Saunders Building
Engineer: GDS Engineering
Photographer: Mindi Cooke Photographer
Best Renovation over $2 Million
Master Builders Queensland Housing & Construction Awards 2026 — Regional Winner
Saunders Building Company
This landmark renovation transformed a grand Kalinga home into an award-winning family residence, recognised by Master Builders Queensland as the region’s Best Renovation over $2 million for 2026.
Design brief: Experience a classic and grand transformation of a pre‑1946-character home, enriched with refined French Provincial influences. Arched windows, marble‑checkered tiles, and timeless parquetry flooring create an atmosphere of understated luxury, while the design pays respectful homage to traditional Queenslander architecture through wraparound verandas, soaring gables, and crisp weatherboard detailing.
This is a home where architectural craftsmanship and thoughtful design come together to create a truly timeless residence. Every interior space has been meticulously planned to reflect the client’s lifestyle and family needs, resulting in a home that is both beautifully distinctive and effortlessly functional.
