The dream is to build a “forever” home situated on a 3-acre natural bush block in Hovea, close to the John Forest National Park. The site is privately located in the trees on a battle-axe site with graded down views to the North & West, so a good long East-West axis home that faces North and takes advantage of these natural assets was the vision.

The client developed a clear vision and brief for their inspiration for the home & it is probably best interpreted using their own words;

"The house will be for myself and my partner, and our one son. An open plan kitchen + living + dining space would suit our lifestyle. I would like the space to be filled with natural light, as our current house is oriented incorrectly & is always dark. The elevation of the building is important to me. More than anything I want our new house to be aesthetically pleasing as I walk up to the front door.  I like minimalism, modernism, and brutalism. I like a flat roof design. I like concrete, glass, black corrugated iron & recycled timber. I like polished aggregate floors, high ceilings & double-height spaces. I like clerestory windows & large panels of glazing that can be opened to let the outside in."

Currently, in the preliminary concept design stages & initial feedback due soon, I hope we have hit the spot, but anticipate improvements to this brave new home in Hovea.

"It has been an absolute pleasure working with Aaron on the design of my new house. He has transformed my grandiose vision into a practical, and beautiful design. He considers cost and sustainability in all his work, which I appreciate as a client. The sun studies are particularly impressive. Definitely worth having a conversation with him if you are thinking of building or renovating." Craig, Hovea