An Off-the-Grid Home Appropriate to its Stunning Rainforest Location

Cape Tribulation Home by m3architecture

This off-the-grid home by m3architecture is close to the beach at Cape Tribulation in the Daintree Rainforest, Queensland — an ancient ecosystem deserving of a thoughtful approach to its site...

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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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The sensitive nature of this ecosystem demands sustainable design choices. The home is located in a natural clearing, which consequently avoided any mature tree removal. The exterior is camouflaged with black plastic cladding and mirrored glass, allowing it to recede into the shadow of the rainforest canopy.

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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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A light interior space clad with plywood opens out to the rainforest surrounds, and engages the canopy through tall south-facing windows. The house is naturally ventilated, assisted by ceiling fans, and all appliances and fixtures are energy efficient.

Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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A path organises the site and choreographs a journey from the road, through the dense rainforest vegetation and down to the beach. Along the path, a continuous white rope orients and playfully leads the way through the landscape and house. The rope acts as a gate, balustrade, towel rail, lamp shade and support for a hammock throughout the home.

Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Relaxed pavilions accommodate multiple sleeping arrangements, with living spaces that serve as a makeshift campsite, and couple rooms that transform into bunk rooms.The design couples qualities of the rainforest, with the attributes of holiday life at the beach.

Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
Plywood Kitchen, Plywood, Pendant Lighting, Kitchens, Dining Areas
Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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Off-the-grid tropical home by m3architecture (via Lunchbox Architect)
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