Our brief was to create a home that felt open but had delineated rooms for separate activities and work-zones for the arist and family. Walls were to be robust and enable the display of art, so plywood was chosen for its economical and structural qualities. A remnant brick wall from the original structure is celebrated at the properties main entry, and throughout the home various hints remind us of its past.

Rooms pin-wheel around a central living space, the heart of the home. External verandah’s populate opportune nooks to accentuate connection to the outdoor environment at all times. The house rests in a clearing, surrounded by remnant gum forest, perched high on a hillside - views down to the river below set the scene on this tranquil site.

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