Construction Tech

Carving away the home's volume at the corner helps soften it towards the sloping site and the open meadow.

Surrounded by forest and accessed via a fairy-tale bridge, the resilient forever home showcases the strength of cross-laminated timber.

A Danca dos Ratos, a massive diptych by Luiza, hangs in the living/dining area. CH-24 Wishbone chairs by Hans Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn surround a table designed by Tito. A vintage Thonet rocker sits next to armchairs that were brought from Germany by Luiza’s grandmother during World War II.

A lofted drawing studio features a sawtooth roof with expansive skylights that frame the branches of a jacaranda tree overhead.

An Eilersen Chess sofa anchors the living space.

The renovation was undertaken by the current owner.

The house is clad with shou sugi ban-treated cedar siding.

The natural aged cedar exterior is protected by a steel roof.

Double-glazed windows are an important feature that help control the building’s interior climate.

Clinton’s passion seems more urgent than ever against the backdrop of one of the worst bushfire seasons on record in Australia. Fittingly, he has designed a new home for himself, his partner, and their three children to be an eye-catching emblem for the cause.

The kitchen cabinets are made of incienso wood, and the countertops and backsplash are made of Carrara marble.

Marie Saldivar’s experimental metal-clad dwelling is the perfect place to host family—and proof of concept for her new prefab company.