moonah garden house

a 2 storey house in a moonah garden with upstairs living to capture sun and views and apples
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A 2 storey L shaped house is carefully placed in a back yard to create a share house with elevated river views and outdoor living among the existing trees.

All rooms pick up the north east sun, and a stair library stores a lifetime of books.
Recycled timber joinery and low toxin finishes are used throughout.
Playful timber screens shade the outdoor room and emulate the textured outline of trees.
Pears can be plucked from the deck, and the shower and bath get sneaky mountain views.

Great patience and persistence from the owner managed to get a green planted driveway through council.

Rock walls, pergolas, screens, and shelves provide opportunities for hundreds of plants to take over the house.

completed for green design architects

project architect : scott christensen

project designer : scott christensen

construction by jakobovski homes

joinery by bernd farasin

photos 1,6,7,10-13 by promote property

winner 2023 tasmania greensmart sustainable home

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