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Rockin’ the suburbs. Forest Road House breaks the suburban cookie-cutter mould creating a lifestyle block oasis. The design explores the family’s love of native timbers and local materials while reflecting their values and living requirements, as the retired couple age in place with their daughter with special needs. Ben Hosking CONCEPT This home creates a self-contained retreat for the owners, reinforcing the notion of a bush garden property that attracted them to the then-rural area 40 years ago. Inspired by the work of Australian architects, particularly Glenn Murcutt’s work, the house references his approach to spatial layout, order of structure and clarity of intent. Local materials were used throughout, inclu... More