Finding beauty in simplicity
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The Doonan Glasshouse has become an iconic building on Queensland’s Sunshine Coast. Its minimalist interior and monochromatic colour palette are the signature style of architect Sarah Waller, who designed and built it for her family. The five bathrooms feature Geberit concealed cisterns and black Sigma 50 buttons for a seamless look and sophisticated style.
Sarah Waller is clearly a creative soul and one of the few female architects in Queensland who holds a builder’s licence. Having gained her architect qualification in the UK, she arrived in Australia twelve years ago and started working as a building designer, as her qualifications were not recognized at the time. Now a registered architect with a Queensland builder’s license, she runs a multi-awardwinning architecture practice alongside her boutique building company.
Her love for all things clean and simple is particularly evident in her own home, Doonan Glasshouse, which she designed and built from 2015 to 2016. The house features a minimalist interior that embraces a monochromatic colour palette.
“Our home double-functions as a family home and showcase for my work,” Sarah explains. “It was incredibly satisfying to be the designer, builder and architect of our home. We love the aesthetics and the feel of it.”
Award-winning bathroom features Geberit products
The main bathroom at Doonan Glasshouse, which features the same restrained colour palette as the living areas, won the Housing Industry Association’s Queensland bathroom of the year award in 2016. With strong visual connections to the outdoors, it features a large, luxurious bath surrounded by greenery, which contributes to a spa-like atmosphere. Throughout all of the house’s five bathrooms, Sarah specified Geberit concealed cisterns and black Sigma 50 buttons.
“I wanted black accessories that go with my monochromatic colour palette, which was not that popular four years ago when I planned the house. But I knew Geberit from the UK and chose the Sigma 50 buttons,” Sarah says. She particularly likes that Geberit’s extensive range offers architects design freedom and choice. “I selected the brushed finish for my buttons, as it is easy to clean and there are no fingerprints visible after using it.”
From an architectural point of view, she prefers the back-to-wall concealed cisterns used with Sigma 50 buttons, as they contribute to her pared-back mid-century modern style and make any bathroom look more spacious.
As the homeowner, she loves the fact that
there are no ledges or shelves necessary that would distract from the clean lines that define the house.
A specialist with outstanding service
Asked about the benefits of specifying Geberit, Sarah names the quality and longevity of the products. “As architect and builder, any problems can come back to me years after the build is finished. To avoid this, I specify Geberit, as they are an established market player. They know what they are doing and deliver outstanding after-sales service.” GEBERIT