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The studio and extension both take inspiration from the work of celebrated Australian architect, Glenn Murcutt. “My mother is Australian and I have lots of family in Sydney,” says homeowner Miriam Nabarro of the connection. “I’ve also spent time on residency at the Boyd Education Centre at Bundanon, which is designed by Glenn Murcutt and Kerstin Thompson, and out in the Northern Territory. I really love the way Murcutt uses light.”
The studio and extension both take inspiration from the work of celebrated Australian architect, Glenn Murcutt. “My mother is Australian and I have lots of family in Sydney,” says homeowner Miriam Nabarro of the connection. “I’ve also spent time on residency at the Boyd Education Centre at Bundanon, which is designed by Glenn Murcutt and Kerstin Thompson, and out in the Northern Territory. I really love the way Murcutt uses light.”
“The extension really has a sense of being ‘inside-out’ and inviting the light inside,” says homeowner Miriam Nabarro. “One of the most glorious features is the amazing roof splay made from oak. There’s this sense of it being a kind of sunbeam radiating into the space.”
“The extension really has a sense of being ‘inside-out’ and inviting the light inside,” says homeowner Miriam Nabarro. “One of the most glorious features is the amazing roof splay made from oak. There’s this sense of it being a kind of sunbeam radiating into the space.”
“The materiality is very considered,” says Simon. “We used brick, flint, timber, and the cladding is all Sycamore timber like the surrounding forest. It feels like everything relates back to the landscape.”
“The materiality is very considered,” says Simon. “We used brick, flint, timber, and the cladding is all Sycamore timber like the surrounding forest. It feels like everything relates back to the landscape.”
The extension wraps around the brick walls of the original home. It features large glazed doors that slide open to the verandah for seamless indoor-outdoor living when the weather allows. The dining table has been in Miriam's family for several generations, and is paired with some “very battered” midcentury Magistretti chairs.
The extension wraps around the brick walls of the original home. It features large glazed doors that slide open to the verandah for seamless indoor-outdoor living when the weather allows. The dining table has been in Miriam's family for several generations, and is paired with some “very battered” midcentury Magistretti chairs.
Inside the 1,930-square-foot structure, which is their full-time residence, con-crete floors and pale woods mimic the outdoor palette. A sliding glass wall from Fleetwood opens to an expansive patio and perfect sunset views.
Inside the 1,930-square-foot structure, which is their full-time residence, con-crete floors and pale woods mimic the outdoor palette. A sliding glass wall from Fleetwood opens to an expansive patio and perfect sunset views.
"There are two decked terraces,
"There are two decked terraces,
Starting costs for these prefabs is about $1.7 million, which covers at or less than 3,250 square feet — all construction and interior design needs included.
Starting costs for these prefabs is about $1.7 million, which covers at or less than 3,250 square feet — all construction and interior design needs included.
Sourced from Stûv and Novo, the wood-burning stoves complement the radiant heating system build into the concrete slab.
Sourced from Stûv and Novo, the wood-burning stoves complement the radiant heating system build into the concrete slab.
The living area is the main showcase of the home with soaring pine ceilings, 20ft windows and a stone walled fire place.
The living area is the main showcase of the home with soaring pine ceilings, 20ft windows and a stone walled fire place.
Bivvi's Base Cabin is the latest offering from the company, which started in 2020.
Bivvi's Base Cabin is the latest offering from the company, which started in 2020.
Diana Vincent of High Camp Home renovated a 2,700-square-foot A-frame and enlarged the rooms to create more usable space.
Diana Vincent of High Camp Home renovated a 2,700-square-foot A-frame and enlarged the rooms to create more usable space.
In the tiny town of Auvilliers, France, architect Jean-Baptiste Barache designed an elegant cedar-shingled home with an A-frame construction.
In the tiny town of Auvilliers, France, architect Jean-Baptiste Barache designed an elegant cedar-shingled home with an A-frame construction.
A luxurious rural retreat that doesn’t skimp on comfort, JR’s Hut is an off-grid glamping destination with spectacular views of the 7,000-acre Kimo Estate in Australia.
A luxurious rural retreat that doesn’t skimp on comfort, JR’s Hut is an off-grid glamping destination with spectacular views of the 7,000-acre Kimo Estate in Australia.
Constructed from locally sourced materials, this recently built home by Scott & Scott Architects mimics the classic A-frame.
Constructed from locally sourced materials, this recently built home by Scott & Scott Architects mimics the classic A-frame.
Perched high in the mountains of Big Bear, California, this 1973 A-frame was renovated by Courtney Poulos into a handsome getaway from Los Angeles.
Perched high in the mountains of Big Bear, California, this 1973 A-frame was renovated by Courtney Poulos into a handsome getaway from Los Angeles.
The family practices judo regularly in the Dojo, as well as yoga. It’s a perfect rainy day play space for kids too.
The family practices judo regularly in the Dojo, as well as yoga. It’s a perfect rainy day play space for kids too.

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