Arakwal people of the Bundjalung nation
New South Wales
Regional
Mango Lane is a quiet residence shaped by land, light and life rhythms. Designed for a client entering a new chapter, the home is compact yet generous, allowing for moments of retreat and extended family gathering. The building traces the natural slope of its Byron hinterland site, preserving stone walls, mature trees, and a moon gate long held by the landscape.
A restrained palette of timber, steel, aluminum, concrete, and glass gives the architecture clarity and softness. Passive design principles shape the plan, with eastern bedrooms welcoming the morning sun and living spaces-oriented north for warmth and light. A mature poinciana tree shades the western edge.
The home is off-grid, nestled among native gardens, offering a way of living that is thoughtful and enduring. Mango Lane is not a gesture but a response, grounded in care, longevity and a deep connection to place.Â
Mango Lane is a home that is both generous and intimate. It is as comfortable as a house when I am here solo and expands naturally to allow me to receive family and friends.  It is peaceful and creative.  The beautiful design features of the house merge seamlessly with the surrounding landscape – sitting between remnant rainforest and the ocean. The shifting  light bounces around the space and every room is cooled by available breezes, allowing us to live here without AC – connected to the seasons. I often find myself reluctant to leave. Returning  is calming, like taking a deep breath!
Dominic Finlay-Jones, Design Architect
Amber Garde, Project Architect
Daniel Mann, Design Documentation
John Eden, Construction Documentation
James van Geffen, Documentation
Studio Rewild, Landscape Consultant
InRock, Landscape Consultant
Westera Partners, Engineer