Arakwal people of the Bundjalung nation
NSW Regional
Regional
Myocum Ridge is a quiet family retreat shaped by land, climate, and the rhythms of daily life. Sitting on a hill in the Byron Bay hinterland, the home wraps gently around a central courtyard, responding to views of the rainforest and ridge. Two timber-stone pavilions form an L-shaped plan, spacious for family gatherings, yet intimate when only the parents are home.
Stone, hardwood, concrete, and glass materials were chosen to age with grace, reflecting a commitment to longevity and place. Passive design principles guide the home’s orientation: morning sun warms the bedrooms, while living spaces open north to the light. A western screen room frames the sunset and cools summer evenings.
The house emerges from its setting rather than imposing on it, rooted in a quiet philosophy of care, comfort, and restraint. Myocum Ridge offers a modern interpretation of the Australian farmhouse, attuned to landscape, memory, and changing family life.
Myocum Ridge was built as a retreat for our family to enjoy holiday periods together in nature in an area we have a long association with. The house is a perfect example of low-key, durable, regional contemporary architecture and from it’s long L shaped pavilion form we can enjoy the morning sun, sunsets from the screen room and the breeze all day long.
Dominic Finlay-Jones, Design Architect
James van Geffen, Project Lead
Dan Mann, Design Documentation
Andrew Pawsey, Landscape Consultant
Westera, Engineer