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Nurla twins is a dual occupancy property in Little Bay, New South Wales, designed with simplicity as a lightweight structure to house two dwellings under one form. Its simplicity draws on the idea of breaking the monotony of the streetscape, especially what we call the 'Simpsons Syndrome architecture effect'

The windows peel to allow light and accomodate privacy.

The interior is crafted around the re-interpretation of the patio, deconstructing the patio to be at different levels and responding to the site bringing light and landscape to the internal experience.

The upper hall to the bedrooms is used as a secondary living area, accommodating bay windows and a 3.4m internal height with a skylight to enhance the amenity, rather than just using it as circulation space.

The final result is an experience full of light and surprise. An ambience of inspiration, an architecture of contrast such as life – Avoiding the generic quality of everyday modernity, hoping to bring the desire to recharge and shelter. Breaking the status-quo of what is a dual occupancy.

Photography: MOWA

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mowa studio is a design-focus practice that is not boxed into an architectural style/one solution fits all approach. We have an underlying principle that each project should respond to its specific needs and context. We have a strong work ethic and are committed to excellence at all phases of the process. Our experience is diverse and shifts from low-income rural housing to bespoke single dwellings. Public buildings to Worship spaces.

Through mowa drafting, we also service other professionals helping them grow their own practices and forging great professional collaborations and friendships

We are passionate about our work.
We are reliable and easy to work with.
We challenge the status quo of things.
We believe in what we do and in what we stand for.

At ArchiPro we recognise and acknowledge the existing, original and ancient connection Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to the lands and waterways across the Australian continent. We pay our respects to the elders past and present. We commit to working together to build a prosperous and inclusive Australia.