Issue 92

Issue 92 comes out 3 July. Order on its own or as part of a subscription.

Building a house in the bush brings with it a whole different set of rules. Bushfire and flood zones determine materials and design, and weather conditions are often felt more keenly requiring extra consideration in the design process.

Inside issue 92, our bush architecture feature includes three houses that vary wildly, from a solid, bunker-like holiday house in a Flame Zone on Victoria’s west coast and a flood-prone off-grid house in the dense New Zealand rainforest to a sweet shack, tucked in amongst spotted gums on the New South Wales south coast.

But up first, we profile interior designer Matt Woods, whose designs projects with the end in mind, while also incorporating a range of other sustainable features.

Then, our bush architecture feature, featuring houses by Matt Goodman Architecture Office, Paul Davidson, and Edition Office.

After that, we explore four homes. In the first, architect Fiona Dunin joined forces with landscape architect Jo Ferguson, the result a beautifully rich and warm home with a rambling garden that draws the eye outward.

Then, on the Illawarra coast, architect Dane Taylor designed a wheelchair-accessible home with a Japanese aesthetic and a strong connection to the surrounding bush.

Next up, utilising his award-winning roofing design, architect Scott Flett designed a passive house overlooking Hobart’s historic Battery Point.

And for our final house feature, Sydney architect Emily Sandstrom sensitively restored and renovated a bungalow for her own family, recycling what they could and opening it up to a produce-rich garden.

Next up, our two garden features. In the first one, we explore the historic, productive gardens at the Heidi Museum of Modern Art designed by landscape architects Openwork.

And finally for our travel feature, we sensitively ramble through the ancient gorges, waterholes and waterfalls of El Questro in The Kimberley.

And of course, our regular segments Upfront and Upfront Garden share a curated spread of projects, products or creations that we love. Plus, explore this issue’s Permaculture Tips, and the Harold Holt Swim Centre (1969, Melbourne) by Kevin Borland and Daryl Jackson in Oscar Sainsbury‘s What I Like About You.

Issue 92 comes out 3 July. Order on its own or as part of a subscription.