Birchgrove Cleft

Fine grain kiln dried timber cladding forms a warm, durable husk - textured, tactile, and quietly protective

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Rising from the harbour's edge, the house settles into the land like a natural escarpment

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A central split opens the building, turning the entry into spine that organises movement and frames the journey through the home

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The rear of the building is carved into the ground, sculptured spaces that feel anchored, cool, and deeply connected to the site

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In a dense urban neighbourhood, layered timber screens choreograph privacy while keeping the house open, calm, and breathable

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