1+2 Architecture acknowledges the Palawa people as the traditional custodians of lutruwita, the lands on which our company is located and where we conduct our business. We pay our respects to ancestors and Elders, past and present. We are committed to honouring Australian Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples' unique cultural and spiritual relationships to the land, waters and seas and their rich contribution to society.
Mount Nelson House
LOCATION + TRADITIONAL COUNTRY
The Palawa, Mount Nelson, Tasmania
CLIENT
Private
STATUS
Built (2018)
AWARDS
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media
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PHOTOGRAPHY
A detailed understanding of place and our client’s unwavering commitment to low-impact sustainable construction underpin the design of Mount Nelson House.
Shaped by careful site analysis, the owner's experience of living on the property, the house explores how a simple dwelling can respond sensitively to its surroundings while creating comfortable, private spaces for everyday living.
KEY COLLABORATORS
+ Builder:
Hebblewhite Builders
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Place
Set within a wooded landscape, the house cuts into the natural ground plane while opening towards daylight and carefully selected views.
A series of courtyards and internal garden spaces create sunny outdoor areas sheltered from prevailing winds. Living rooms, bedrooms and bathrooms are arranged around these spaces, drawing the surrounding gardens into the experience of the home while maintaining privacy.
Process
The house is constructed using a considered palette of sustainable, low-energy, high-thermal-mass and recycled materials, reflecting a commitment to reducing the environmental impact of construction.
An ongoing collaboration between architect and owner-builder has been central to the project, allowing both to explore new approaches to sustainable, place-sensitive design and construction.
Impact
Mount Nelson House demonstrates how a close understanding of place, thoughtful material choices and a collaborative approach to building can shape a home that responds to its environment.
Its sheltered courtyards and connections to the surrounding landscape create opportunities for privacy, natural light and outdoor living without compromising the home's low-impact approach.
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