Designed by Maxa Design

Located on 10 acres in the Bunyip State Park, Tonimbuk House pays homage to iconic Australian design in the form of a modern 'wool shed'…

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Country Homes, Water Collection, Modern Farmhouses

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Timber Floors, Sliding Glass Doors

By creatively adapting the existing masonry walls and harnessing southerly views, a highly functional and contemporary home has been achieved.

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Open Plan Living, Brick Houses, Reverse Brick Veneer, Timber Floors, Dining Areas

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Passive Solar Design, Country Homes, Brick Houses, Reverse Brick Veneer, Timber Floors, Timber Deck

The home has been designed to sit lightly on the ground using a balance of old and new, in exposed timbers, recycled bricks and natural, raw materials.

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Country Homes, Brick Houses, Timber Floors, Timber Deck, Kitchens

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Country Homes, Water Collection, Modern Farmhouses, Solar Hot Water Heating

Large sliding glass doors, running the length of the home, allow the owner to 'live in the environment' (and it's a pretty nice environment) and not isolate herself from the climate.

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Country Homes, Timber Floors, Timber Deck, Sliding Glass Doors

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Brick Houses, Reverse Brick Veneer, Timber Floors, Kitchens

The segments of recycled brick walls also act as great thermal mass for the home, helping to moderate the internal temperature during hot and cold extremes.

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Passive Solar Design, Brick Houses, Timber Floors, Sliding Glass Doors

Tonimbuk Modern Farmhouse by Maxa Design (via Lunchbox Architect) Water Collection, Timber Floors, Timber Deck, Bathrooms, Showers

The generous internal wall space, essential for displaying artwork, together with spacious entertaining areas which seem to melt into the outdoors when the doors are open, all combine to create a stunning residential design.

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