Bunratty House is a contemporary family residence set within five acres of rolling hillside in The Gap, on the western edge of Brisbane, with long-range views towards the city skyline.

The house is carefully positioned within the landscape to preserve a sense of seclusion from the street, with arrival mediated by a meandering driveway that gradually reveals the built form.

The architecture is composed as two interlocking volumes that respond directly to the site’s topography. These forms lift and separate to create a central saddle, allowing elevated living spaces to bridge the landscape and capture expansive panoramic views across the valley and city beyond.

Roof forms are articulated as a continuation of the hillside geometry, reinforcing the relationship between building and terrain while maintaining a low, grounded profile within the broader site.

The result is a dwelling defined by its sectional clarity, where inhabitable volumes are lifted, split and reconnected to engage directly with light, outlook and topography.