[s4e8] Hunters Hill Textural House: Hunters Hil... Apr 2026

The centerpiece of the home is a 14-meter cantilevered concrete slab roof over the open-plan kitchen and living area. Supported by only four corner pillars, it allows for floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open entirely to the garden.

The project was notable for the owners' decision to —knocking down their previous large home to build a smaller, more intimate 335m² residence focused on family connection. The house received the 2014 AIA New South Wales Award for Residential Architecture for its sensitive integration into the historic Hunters Hill context. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Grand Designs Australia: Hunters Hill Textural House [S4E8] Hunters Hill Textural House: Hunters Hil...

Spotted gum cladding and screens contrast with industrial steel and concrete. The centerpiece of the home is a 14-meter

The roof features a unique drainage system topped with earth to support bromeliads , creating lush "hanging gardens" that spill over the concrete edges. Project Impact The house received the 2014 AIA New South