The Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation
Victoria
Some houses reflect the familiar, like a child’s drawing – simple and traditional, with a central front gate and a gable roof and a brick chimney. Others strive for the unfamiliar – an alien art piece, for viewing from afar, but a begrudging or outright hostile host for occupants. Temple House transcends those scenarios, offering a new vision. It’s not just a shelter, nor just a showpiece. It’s a place where largeness isn’t about size, but instead refers to largeness of spirit; where orientation isn’t just a matter of relationship to the sun, but instead refers to an orientation of the soul. While Temple House is initially founded upon the rhythms of nature and requirements of daily life, it’s true purpose is to awaken something beyond the material, and unite all aspects of itself in service of one thing: the profound experience of reconnecting with one’s spirit nature.
“It’s insanely unbelievable”.
Webb Consult, Structural Engineer
Ecofficient, ESD Consultant
Anthony Middling Building Surveyors Pty Ltd, Building Surveyor
Plume Studio, Landscape Architect
Golden, Interior Designer
Studio Tali Roth, Interior decorator
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.
