The project was notable for the owners' decision to —knocking down their previous large home to build a smaller, more intimate 335m² residence focused on family connection. The house received the 2014 AIA New South Wales Award for Residential Architecture for its sensitive integration into the historic Hunters Hill context. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Grand Designs Australia: Hunters Hill Textural House
Board-marked for a tactile, wood-like finish. [S4E8] Hunters Hill Textural House: Hunters Hil...
The centerpiece of the home is a 14-meter cantilevered concrete slab roof over the open-plan kitchen and living area. Supported by only four corner pillars, it allows for floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open entirely to the garden. The project was notable for the owners' decision
Timber and sandstone from the original demolished house were salvaged and reused in the new build to "engrain the past" into the site. Learn more Grand Designs Australia: Hunters Hill Textural
The design reflects a Mediterranean influence through the extensive use of concrete (honoring Daniela's Italian heritage) and a Sri Lankan influence seen in the open pavilion and "garden room" layouts that prioritize indoor-outdoor flow.