Background

The site is formerly a working sheep farm, with 25 hectares of cleared and underworked paddocks. It slopes to the north and south, providing expansive views from its high point. In this part of Australia, the southerly winds are cold and fierce, a fact which fundamentally dictated the design of the home.

Design

The north-facing living pavilion and adjacent courtyard are protected by re-shaped landscape immediately to the south, as well as a 30m x 30m operable louvred parasol that hovers over two spaces. The parasol offers both shelter and deflection from the prevailing wind while also giving varying degrees of shade and direct sunlight throughout the day/year.

Most importantly however, the parasol acts as a placemaker, localising and defining a precinct on a large site where the essential requirements for habitation can occur.

Key products/suppliers

Tapware – Vola
Bath – Kaldwei
Custom fabricated steel; custom fabricated windows + doors – BlueScope Steel
Light fittings: D900 – Brightgreen Lighting
WCs – Caroma
18mm class 1 grade AB bonded Pangua Pureply – Elton Group
Door hardware – Lockwood
Appliances – Miele & Cie. KG

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