The Gadigal people of the Eora Nation
NSW
A quiet conversation unfolds between nature and architecture. _Mr. Robin_, a _Robinia pseudoacacia_ ‘Frisia’, has stood for years, whispering with the wind. _Mrs. Rose_, a curvaceous façade, embraces _Mr Robin_ —soft in gesture, firm in presence. Together, they form a symbiotic bond, where built form steps back and landscape leads.
Light filters through oversized openings, casting shifting patterns that echo nature’s rhythm. Boundaries between inside and out dissolve, creating a home that breathes with the seasons. Texture, tone, and material honour the past while embracing contemporary sensibilities—an architectural language both timeless and responsive.
More than a dwelling, this is a living, breathing entity—one that listens, shelters, and evolves. A sanctuary where history and modernity entwine, where structure and nature exist in harmony.
A house not just to live in, but to feel—a seamless balance of time, texture, and tranquillity.
The Australian Institute of Architects acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
