Designed as a secondary dwelling on a rural family property, this off-grid home was created to support independent living while keeping loved ones close. The brief focused on providing a comfortable, low-maintenance home that would allow family members to age in place with dignity, privacy and connection to their surroundings.

Designed for a couple seeking a slower pace of life and a deeper connection to the landscape, this off-grid Hunter Valley home embraces simplicity, durability and place. The brief was clear: create a home that would support working remotely while remaining grounded in the rhythms of the land. The result is a carefully considered structure that sits lightly within its rural setting, combining robust materials, passive design principles and a restrained architectural language.