A Family Relocating to Sunny Queensland Build a New Sustainable Home

Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects

Architect: Robinson Architects Photographs: Nic Granleese article Size: 215 m2 Location: Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia Tags: New Homes, Country Homes

Wallaby Lane House and Studio are located at Tinbeerwah on Queensland's Sunshine Coast. The dwellings were designed by Jolyon Robinson of Robinson Architects for a family relocating from Sydney…

Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)
Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

The site, a long slither in shape, is just over 2 hectares. Established bushland in the centre of the property separates the two buildings.

Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)
Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

The property is not serviced by town water or sewerage. An onsite waste water treatment system looks after both buildings and rainwater is harvested.

Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)
Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

The house sits high on the site and is linear in plan to follow the natural contour. The house plan is spacious yet compact. No space is wasted.

Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)
Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

Orientated to the north, large eaves and a fly-over roof shade the building. Cross ventilation, natural daylighting and beautiful views to Cooroy Mountain are maximised.

Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)
Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)
Wallaby Lane House by Robinson Architects (via Lunchbox Architect)

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