Dream Build

Maleny House (1x5)

Udgivelsesdato: Aug 19, 2012

How do you build the perfect house in the Glass House Mountains when you can only visit the site twice during its construction? Having always lived in big cities, international banker Robert Hadley and his wife Anne wanted somewhere quiet to build and when they stumbled across a block in the Glass House Mountains with spectacular views, they knew they had to have it. The couple have an interest in Zen gardens and in Japanese design. They wanted their house to be tranquil and a retreat from the hustle of big city living. They challenged architects Lindy Atkin and Stephen Guthrie to create a haven protected from the strong winds whisking up the escarpment while still taking in the views. Over the 16 months it took Maleny House to rise out of the ground, Robert and Anne were living in Romania and were only able to visit twice. But with an abiding interest in architecture they had supplied a detailed brief to Lindy and Stephen. Over the internet a great relationship and friendship developed between owners and architects as they shared their thoughts about the process. An oasis of peace is now evident in the resulting house, especially in the sanctuary of the courtyard space which is central to the building and protected from the wind. The property's 200 tonne stone wall took six months to construct with a stone mason placing every stone individually to show off its special beauty. The result is a house of simple beauty, combining an Asian aesthetic with an Australian touch.