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The Bunyip House: A thoughtfully designed family home that fosters connection with its landscaped courtyard, enhancing natural light and airflow while maintaining a harmonious balance between private and public spaces.

The Bunyip House is a simple house with simple ideas.

The house has been designed for a local family to connect to landscape, site and each other.

Hemmed in by neighbours the house turns its attention inwards to a landscaped courtyard that all daily activities will revolve around. The courtyard acts to bring natural light and prevailing breezes deep within the house.

Various rooms with various uses occupy the courtyard edge which allows a variation of engagement with the landscaping.

View lines are created across the courtyard while distinct separation between private and public spaces is maintained

A material palette of local hardwood, cement sheet and concrete provide a rich and earthy context.

Location: Yugambeh Country.

Status: Construction to be completed 2021.

Project Team: Justin Humphrey, Clint Latch & Jacob Hough.

3653h 17m

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“We engaged Justin Humphrey Architects to design our home on the Gold Coast. From the start, they truly listened. Not just to our vision and ideas, but to how we live, our routines, and how we enjoy our space. That personal approach set the tone for everything that followed. They challenged and enriched our brief, incorporating strategies to maximise natural light and breezes that make the home both beautiful and functional. We love entertaining in our north-facing indoor/outdoor living areas, with views to the Surfers Paradise skyline. The large openings along the side of the home create a seamless connection to the beautifully landscaped gardens. They managed the complexity of the build with professionalism and clear communication, working seamlessly with consultants and trades. Since we moved in, the team has continued to be incredibly supportive, helping us maintain and preserve the quality of our home. We really valued the collaborative relationship and wouldn’t hesitate to work with the JHA team again.”

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