Wildfires are a natural component in many terrestrial ecosystems and often play a crucial role in maintaining biodiversity, particularly in the fire-prone regions of Australia. A prime example of plants that are able to persist in these regions is the Banksia. Reviving an older home can sometimes feel like it starts with only destruction, but there’s beauty to be had after the storm.

Inspired by the landscape surrounding this bush home, this project aims to revive an older home.

The Client: 

A young entrepreneurial couple fell in love with this home mid-pandemic. On a large site, this block has a pool, tennis court, and backs onto a beautiful wild reserve. A perfect place to raise their two young children.

The Story:

Space was never a problem in this home. The confusion the clients had was how to best utilise it. Understanding how their family operated an analysing the spaces available helped us define a strategy forward together.

With 2.4m high ceilings and a deep footprint, caused by an earlier extension, it was critical to bring light into the centre of the space. Distributed storage plays a vital role in keeping a household tidy and a warmth is added to the spaces by incorporating timber and natural stones into those designs.

The Details:

• 4 Bedrooms
• Acreage / Lifestyle
• Designed 2021
• Staged Construction