146 Queen Street, Brisbane CBD PROJECT BRIEF Structural engineering for a new awning to an existing building at 146 Queen Street in the Brisbane CBD. Scope included structural design of the awning and its fixings back to the existing facade. An Awning in the Heart of the Brisbane CBD GDS Consulting Engineers works with Read More
Project Overview For this brand-new home, the client envisioned a sleek, modern design built to last. The site’s soft soil, located above a creek, posed significant geotechnical challenges, especially for a heavy concrete structure. GDS stepped in with innovative engineering solutions, using screw piles to stabilise the foundation and ensure the home’s durability for years Read More
Project Overview This stunning new build, located on the hillside in the prestigious suburb of Hamilton, takes full advantage of its fantastic views overlooking the city, racecourse, and western suburbs. Designed to maximise the site, the home spans three stories, with a basement and home theater, seamlessly integrated into the hillside. The project posed unique Read More
Project Overview GDS was trusted to transform a charming old Queenslander into a modern, functional, and elegant family home. Working with a heritage-style home required careful planning to preserve its structural and aesthetic elements. Our team seamlessly integrated modern Hampton-style features with new amenities such as a pool, an outdoor entertainment area with a BBQ, Read More
Project Overview GDS is proud to share yet another successful Old Queenslander transformation. The project involved raising and lifting the house to add a lower-level garage, creating spacious entertainment areas, plus installing a new pool. By incorporating expansive, breezy verandahs and open-plan designs, we blended the home’s classic charm with modern practicality, delivering a stunning Read More
Project Overview GDS transformed this solid double-brick home into a bright and breezy Hampton-style retreat. Our skilled crew added an entire new entertainment area and garage despite tight constraints. Limited access via the front driveway and highly reactive clay soils posed some challenges, but our hands-on expertise ensured it all progressed without a hitch. By Read More
Project Overview For this project, the goal was to create architecturally designed granny flats that were lightweight, cost-effective, and quick to build—perfect for small or challenging sites. The intricate timber design required extra attention to detail, with bolts and screws carefully hidden to achieve a clean, seamless finish. To overcome the challenges of building on Read More
Project Overview For this project, the client wanted to transform their old Queenslander into a stunning modern Hampton-style home, complete with a pool, underground driveway, and a basement car park. It wasn’t without its challenges—we had to plan around tricky geotechnical site conditions, level the property by filling the site, and design a suspended concrete Read More
Old Queenslander Renovation to Modern Hampton Style – Norman Park By BAA House Studio, structural design by GDS, included kitchen renovation, exposed hand crafted trusses, new entry and roof renovation, new pool and entertainment areas and garage. All on an inner city small lot.
