Fish River House
On the land of the Gundungurra people.
Fish River House is on a fertile strip of granite country adjacent to the Fish River; a capillary river flowing from the Blue Mountains.
The clients are second generation custodians of the site, with the intention to support the continuity of the gathering of four (living) generations of family.
Being near Oberon, the site is characterised by hot dry days in summer, and regular snow in winter. The house is required to provide a reasonable level of comfort, whilst balancing passive and active systems. orientation and solar access is deeply considered.
Spatially and emotionally, there is an intentional dialogue between prospect and refuge. View and protection are equally important.
One of the most satisfying aspects of this project is the way it helped encourage capacity within the local building community. The builder, certifier and most consultants were drawn locally from Oberon.
Project Team : Matt Elkan, John Hooghuis, Sam Horspool, Lauren Maley
Builder : Bailey Homes and Constructions
Engineer : Ascent Consulting Engineers
Joinery : Fine Earth Joinery
Lighting : Tovo
Photographs : Clinton Weaver
Awards || Publications
2024 NSW Architecture Awards - Residential Architecture - Houses (New) - Commendation
2024 Houses Awards - New House Over 200m2 - Shortlisted
2024 Houses Awards - Sustainability
2024 HIA NSW - Winner - New House $2.0 - $2.5m! (Bailey Homes + Constructions)
Houses Magazine - Issue 162
