Hopkins River House

This family home on the Hopkins River references a rural aesthetic in response to a unique site. Nestled below the ridgeline to create a micro climate free from the prevailing winds, this home embraces a northern aspect.

Materials: bagged brickwork, corrugated steel, local stone.

Sustainable features: passive solar design, dual fuel heating and hot water, 100% onsite water collection.

Awarded Age House of the Year, 1995.