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The 968 square-foot prototype called OM-1 has been shortlisted for the New South Wales Australian Institute of Architects 2022 awards for sustainability and new houses.

Noticing a void in the market, he partnered with renowned Australian architect and champion of sustainability, Peter Stutchbury, on Dimensions X, a start-up offering responsible, affordable, and architecturally-pleasing pre-crafted homes at the click of a button.

In the evening, the cabins glow like lanterns that sit on top of stacked stone walls. "We didn't buy a single stone,

A massive glass pivot door access the balcony, where the lush natural surround can be enjoyed.

The pine screen provides mitigated sunlight, cooler temperatures, and shadow play for the interiors of the cabins.

Geometric tile flooring lends interest in the open-plan kitchen area, where white cabinetry and a white tile backsplash maintain an understated aesthetic.

A pine headboard contrasts with the concrete walls, supplying warmth and texture for the bedroom.

Sliding pocket doors close off the bedroom area to the rest of the cabin.

The interiors of the cabins showcases a concrete ceiling and walls and wood flooring.

Floor Plan of Peninsula Eichler by Gast Architecture

The primary bathroom continues the white oak casework from elsewhere in the home, with walls in the same white Dekton material as the kitchen counters. The dual sinks are separated from the wet chamber by a swinging glass door.

Just off the entry courtyard, and adjacent to the garage, a newly defined mud room features white oak millwork.

The entry courtyard now contains defined seating areas for additional outdoor living spaces.

The original pool was refinished and grommets were installed for a custom safety cover. A new firepit by Lumacast and teak-and-rope lounge chairs from the Conran Shop create the perfect outdoor lounge area.

Before: The home's orientation towards the view is what originally sold homeowners Firdaus and Stella on the property, so the new design embraced and enhanced exterior views.

The kitchen contains a small desk space that helps subtly define a corner between the kitchen and the breakfast nook. "The idea was to give a sense of a room, with a corner, but still make it feel completely open,

The living area retains the home's original fireplace and masonry wall, with new sliding doors next to the kitchen that connect to the side yard. The sofa and side chair are from Ariake, the ottoman table from Hem, and the rug is from Hay.

The updated kitchen continues the white oak cabinetry and paneling from the sitting room, while new poured terrazzo floors throughout offer a durable, period-appropriate flooring solution. "I grew up in Malaysia, and a lot of the older homes have terrazzo tiles,

In the sitting room, designer Dennis Budd of Gast Architects bumped out the foyer space slightly to define an entry colonnade, while new white oak paneling on the far wall creates a mural-like backdrop for the relocated dining area.