The Gadigal People of the Eora Nation
New South Wales
At the centre of this narrow site stands a single Spotted Gum that has towered over the existing terrace since the early 1970’s. Considered a tremendous gift, a suite of precise interventions respond directly to this magnificent tree, binding the atmosphere of the home with the everchanging presence of nature.
Living in a house designed by Lachlan captivates us on a daily basis and has completely transformed our lives.
Lachlan was incredibly committed to understanding the way our physical surroundings touch us at practical and poignant moments in time – from the position of a tap to the precise angle that the sunlight greets us through a skylight as we descend from the master retreat to the living space each morning.
Lachlan developed a deep understanding of our personalities and lifestyle to facilitate a design that is an emotional and functional extension ourselves.
Pishoy Gobran – Owner and Client
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.
