Eco-style Architectures’ brief was for a house sensitive to the natural landscape and incorporating plans for permaculture gardens, frog pond and regenerated native bird habitat.

The home is set on the fringes of Hobart bush-land, connected to the urban fabric but with a sense of otherness that encourages the idea of haven from the ‘busyness’ of tow and work.  Conceptually, the curved walls provide a shield for the house from the suburban street and create private courtyards and external living spaces.  These masonary walls “ground” the house against which the light-weight structure nestles and opens to the northern sun and mountain views.

The owner’s had very specific requirements in terms of both function and desires.  A range of flexible, multi-purpose spaces were required with planning that allowed for quiet, private spaces with acoustic separation from shared social spaces.  Family health was a high priority and the house utilises low toxic materials and finishes as well as natural ventilation and an ambience that is warm, welcoming and restful.  While adopting sustainable design principles, it was imperative that the house was easy to live in and requires little maintenance- both long term and day to day.

The orchard, and herb and vegie garden incorporate permaculture principles and are located adjacent to the kitchen so that food can be eaten at it’s freshest.  Rather than a laundry, there is a functional utility room, which serves as a combined scullery/pantry and back entry/laundry. 

This stylish, highly customized home seeks not only to minimise the environmental impact of modern living but is designed to regenerate the health of the mind and body, as well as rejuvenating the surrounding land in the owners’ custodial care.