360 Degree Exposure

Toowoomba is a mountainous, picturesque city located in south east Queensland some 127 kilometres west of the state’s capital. It has historically been known for it’s vast landscapes and terrain.

When designers Warren and Janette Brokenborough came to Merv Smith Homes with a spectacular idea for their family home, everyone knew it was going to be a huge development. With aspirations of making the most of their fantastic 360 degree views, the brief was minimise enclosed areas and ensure an indoor-outdoor feel to their family home. They wanted to embrace all of the landscape into their lives, inviting in the rolling hills that surrounded them. The designers found their dream block of land and wanted an eco-friendly home that would stand the test of time. They were definite that they were to use large, high quality windows and doors to ensure the greatest view of their surrounding landscape, making the most of their location. The pair searched for an aluminium joinery company that was able to complete such a large and critical job whilst maintaining the highest quality possible.

Having done their homework and developed a keen eye for quality joinery, Scope Doors & Windows were chosen to deliver a range of high performance Vantage Aluminium windows and doors for the project. Warren & Janette were set on maintaining an open plan feel throughout the entirety of their home, nowhere more so than in the magnificent, multi-functional indoor-outdoor area which forms the heart and soul of the living space. An added consideration influencing window selection was that due to the rural block, every opening had to have functional screening systems. Series 548 Bi-fold doors separate the internal living space from a large outdoor area, opening the living space up to the great outdoors.

For many years Bi-fold doors have presented challenges with limited options for insect screening. Recently Centor released the SI Eco screen, which is a unique and elegant retractable screen system which integrates seamlessly with Vantage series 548 Bi-fold doors. The innovative centor screening system spans openings of up to 7.6 meters wide by 3.2 meters high and disappears, when not in use, from view. This was the ideal solution for the project as it delivered the functional benefits of insect screening, coupled with the visual impact created by beautiful bi-fold doors and minimal obstruction of the dramatic and expansive views. In addition to bi-fold doors, Warren and Janette used the MAGNUM™ series 613 Double-Hung windows throughout the house. Flyscreens are able to fit neatly into the MAGNUM™ Double-Hung system without unsightly gaps or turnbuckles. MAGNUM™ Double-Hung windows also incorporate a unique clip out function on the sashes, ensuring ease of cleaning the glass.

With the use of high quality windows and doors, Warren and Janette were able to fulfil their dreams of a home filled with multifunctional living spaces.