Ngunnawal
ACT
More than a house, Ochre House is a meditation on place, material, and what it means to live well in this environment. Compact and efficient, it prioritizes quality of quantity with a sustainable mindset. By embracing an Australian architectural language while refining it through contemporary detailing, it stands as both a continuation and a reimagining of rural living, demonstrating that true sustainability is not only about performance but also about a deep, enduring connection to the land. The decoration lies in the essentials: custom light fittings, enduring materials, and the framing of ever-chaning light and landscape. Stripped back but not minimilst, Ochre house invites you to connect – with its place, its form and the subtle beauty if its details.
We could not be more delighted with the design of Ochre House; our home, and for the most part, our workplace too. Beautiful and lively, but not loud. A treasure hunt of considered details, but not busy.
The indoor spaces are warm, inviting and multifunctional, and have stood up to all seasons of life. The patterns of light, colours and materials bring comfort to the day to day. Meanwhile, the connection to the outside and life in the bush is also a dream. It is not only joyful, but healthy, peaceful and grounding.
Mark Brook, Design Architect
Daniel Fitzpatrick, Co Design Lead
Rowan Dunkley, Graduate of Architecture
Gerin Hinge, Structural Engineer
ACT Geotech, Geotechnical Engineer and Septic Consultant
Eco Missions, ESD Consultant
Offgrid Energy, Electrical Consultant
Neil Thompson, Civil Consultant
The ÃÛÌÒÓ°Ïñ acknowledges First Nations peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the lands, waters, and skies of the continent now called Australia.
We express our gratitude to their Elders and Knowledge Holders whose wisdom, actions and knowledge have kept culture alive.
We recognise First Nations peoples as the first architects and builders. We appreciate their continuing work on Country from pre-invasion times to contemporary First Nations architects, and respect their rights to continue to care for Country.
