Kingfisher House by Josephine Hurley Architecture

ArchiPro Project Summary - Kingfisher House: A thoughtfully designed residence that harmonizes with its sloping site, featuring sustainable elements and natural materials that create a seamless connection with the surrounding bushland.

Title:: Kingfisher House
Architect:: Josephine Hurley Architecture
Category:: Residential/; New Builds
Photographers:: Tom Ferguson

Kingfisher House is a home built on a sloping site that faces north-east towards the Hacking River. The design of the house is influenced by the natural contours of the site and uses materials that blend in with the environment. The use of natural materials creates a warm and timeless feeling in the house.

The house is built with consideration for the natural features of the site such as the sandstone outcrops and vegetation. The boundary between the interior and exterior spaces is blurred so that the occupants can feel connected to the surrounding native bushland.

Sustainability is an important aspect of the house's design. The house includes a large water tank that harvests rainwater for reuse throughout the house, and recycled Blackbutt is used as a feature material throughout. The house is also designed to naturally cool itself through stack-effect ventilation and a ventilated roof, instead of relying on air conditioning.

By constructing a high quality house that is specific to the site, it will be able to withstand the test of time and be enjoyed by future generations.

“A Labour of Love - Thirty-five years in the making, it has been fine-tuned with time and age.”— Rebecca Gross - Habitus

Builder: 2M Projects

Photographer: Tom Ferguson

Editorial Stylist: Kirsten Bookallil

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Josephine Hurley Architecture. Josephine Hurley Architecture (JHA) is a dynamic architecture and interior design practice located in Sydney, Australia. We are passionate about collaborating with our clients to create exceptional designs that reflect their unique vision and aspirations. At JHA, we believe that every project is special, and we approach each one with the utmost care and attention to detail. We work closely with our clients, from initial consultation to project completion, to ensure that their needs and desires are fully realised. Our designs are crafted to respond to site constraints and opportunities, as well as the surrounding environment, resulting in timeless and sustainable architecture. Our approach is centred on building strong relationships with clients, consultants, and builders. We take pride in our ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively to deliver outstanding results. We are committed to designing sustainable, timeless architecture that responds to the environment, incorporating innovative technologies and materials to create spaces that are both functional and beautiful. With a wealth of experience in designing bespoke family homes, JHA is dedicated to delivering exceptional results that exceed our clients' expectations.