The project was notable for the owners' decision to —knocking down their previous large home to build a smaller, more intimate 335m² residence focused on family connection. The house received the 2014 AIA New South Wales Award for Residential Architecture for its sensitive integration into the historic Hunters Hill context. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Grand Designs Australia: Hunters Hill Textural House
The , featured in Season 4, Episode 8 of Grand Designs Australia , is a contemporary residence designed by Graham Nottle of Arkhefield . Completed in 2013 , the home was built for owners Daniela Turrin and Niran Peiris , who sought to blend their Italian and Sri Lankan heritage into a unified architectural language. Key Architectural & Design Features
The design reflects a Mediterranean influence through the extensive use of concrete (honoring Daniela's Italian heritage) and a Sri Lankan influence seen in the open pavilion and "garden room" layouts that prioritize indoor-outdoor flow. [S4E8] Hunters Hill Textural House: Hunters Hil...
True to its name, the house features a rich material palette including:
The roof features a unique drainage system topped with earth to support bromeliads , creating lush "hanging gardens" that spill over the concrete edges. Project Impact The project was notable for the owners' decision
Timber and sandstone from the original demolished house were salvaged and reused in the new build to "engrain the past" into the site.
Spotted gum cladding and screens contrast with industrial steel and concrete. Learn more Grand Designs Australia: Hunters Hill Textural
The centerpiece of the home is a 14-meter cantilevered concrete slab roof over the open-plan kitchen and living area. Supported by only four corner pillars, it allows for floor-to-ceiling glass walls that open entirely to the garden.