Floor plan of Megaplum by Birdseye
The whole building is nestled into the earth, making the surrounding woods feel even closer. “I’m not the outdoor type,” Mike says. “I wouldn’t want to be outside, but it’s the closest thing to it while being inside.” Microphones on the balcony can pipe the sounds of the outdoors into the recording studio instead of keeping them out.
Cherry wood was used for the paneling.
The guest house includes a small kitchenette.
Floor plan of Tasmanian House 3 by Jiri Lev
A curved glass shower enclosure and matte black fixtures give the bathroom a clean, modern finish—while the timber wall lining continues uninterrupted, echoing the simplicity and palette of the rest of the home.
The light timber wall lining and large vertical windows make the compact living room feel spacious. Lev kept lighting consistent throughout, using “schoolhouse” pendant fittings to unify the interior and keep costs down.
The untreated timber lining is locally sourced and left unpainted, making the house fully breathable. “There’s no paint, no tiling, no plaster,” says Lev. “The interior is just natural wood finished with Danish oil on the floor and touch surfaces.” Not only does this mean the house is breathable, but it’s an approach that Lev claims has cured his asthma.
The bright red front door opens to a small entry hall with storage and seating. This leads directly to the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen space. The furniture throughout is primarily from affordable Australian retailer Early Settler.
The modest home is clad in Weathertex panels made from 97% eucalyptus woodchips and 3% paraffin. The cladding is finished with a charcoal-colored stain to enhance street appeal and avoid any unsightly weathering.
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