As a secluded, single-storey residence that embraces its natural surroundings, Earth House balances a contemporary presence with an environmental consciousness. Tucked away from the streetscape as part of a battleaxe-style allotment.
Architecture firm
Sandbox Studio
Location
Blacktown, New South Wales, Australia
Principal architect
Sandbox Studio
Collaborators
BMY Engineering
Interior design
Sandbox Studio
Civil engineer
BMY Engineering
Structural engineer
BMY Engineering
Construction
Owner - Builder
Material
Rammed Earth, Steel, Concrete
Typology
Residential › House
A single-storey split level rear extension to a semi-detached bungalow on a narrow site invites you in to meander down through its gentle level changes. The extension is on the southern side of the shared party wall making access to daylight a challenge. This was overcome by the introduction of dramatic north facing clerestory glazing in the new ki...
Architecture firm
Panda Studio Architecture
Location
Leichhardt, Sydney, Australia
Photography
Josh Hill Photography, Andreas Bommert
Principal architect
Amanda Byrne
Collaborators
Mia Lumb; Hydraulic Engineer: Inline Hydraulic Services; Topographical Surveyor: G.K. Wilson & Associates Pty Ltd
Interior design
Mia Lumb Interior Design & Styling
Structural engineer
PelEng Consulting Engineers
Construction
Konnect Building Solutions
Client
Mia Lumb and Karl Herger
Typology
Residential › House
