“living is very connected to the surrounding trees and creatures“
Cassowary House
our services: design, documentation & coordination
location: Freshwater
size: 365sqm
completed: due 2024
This is myriad’s indulgence, a chance to design a residence that challenges the best outcomes. The building design nestles into a small bench cut from a ridge on the northern slopes of Mt Whitfield. Completely surrounded by forest, the form of the building derived from the sweep of the contours. Employing a simple but rigid geometry, the planning establishes a series zones moving from shared to quiet. Glazing encircles the building so living is very connected to the surrounding trees and creatures.
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