A unique rural site set on sloping north-east green pasture, the site is bordered by telegraph pole trees to the south and a billabong to the north that forms the immediate constraints of buildable area. A rim of mountains provides a horizon of green and defines the extents of the rural community to which the building responds.
The brief required master planning three adjacent sites to accommodate the Farmhouse – residence for a young family, the Guest House – residence for extended family members and a Work + Yoga Studio. Each building references the central fresh water dam, with vegetation providing privacy between the dwellings.
Located mid slope, the house sits itself across the contours of the land barely visible from the road. A windmill in the billabong is the reference point of the dwelling.
We split the spatial brief into four separate wings: sleeping 1, sleeping 2, service and living. These wings are joined together by a circulation spine that also provides a space for entry and observation of the surrounding landscape and the display of artwork.
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