New South Wales
Regional
The Crawford River House is a masterful blend of sustainable design set against the stunning backdrop of Crawford River’s bushland. Utilising locally sourced charred timber and robust corrugated zincalume, the house requires minimal maintenance and harmonises beautifully with its surroundings. Its passive heating and cooling, featuring strategic orientation, shading, thermal mass, and cross-flow ventilation, ensures year-round comfort while reducing energy consumption. Distinct owner and guest wings maximise functionality and connection to the landscape, with expansive windows inviting natural light and framing picturesque views. The Crawford River House is a testament to thoughtful, environmentally conscious design, offering a timeless and sustainable living experience.
As current custodians of this beautiful property we felt a duty to honour it with a worthy dwelling. We have a passion for sustainable design and supporting renewable energy technologies. Living in our master built, handsome home nurtures our wellbeing and elevates our souls. The alchemy of precision roof lines, thermal mass, double glazing, ceiling fans and louvres delivers year round comfort. The accessible, intimate connection to azure skies, emerald mountains, scorched eucalypts and shedding grey gums naturally inspired final detailing. Exquisite joinery displays a lifetime of memories and the attached but private guest zone ensures loved ones can share.
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.
