Benchmark · Bruny Island · 2022
Where the record started.
An off-grid retreat in the Bruny Island bush that Tasmanians themselves voted for — the first of two People's Choice wins in three years.
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Awards, press & media — nipaluna / Hobart, Tasmania
The work speaks. Others keep quoting it.
Two People's Choice awards, a national shortlist, and coverage from The Design Files to Green Magazine — the record of a practice measured by the people who live with its work. Scroll to descend.
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Awards & recognition
Voted for by the people who live here.
2022 · Knights Rest
People's Choice
Tasmanian Architecture Awards — the off-grid beacon on Bruny Island.
2023 · Regal Court
HIA-CSR Shortlist
Australian Housing Awards — shortlisted at national level, Seven Mile Beach.
2024 · We Ponder Home
People's Choice
Tasmanian Architecture Awards — the second win, with We Ponder Interiors.
Benchmark · Weston Hill Gardens · 2024
And where it doubled.
Mid-century lines and raw sawn Tasmanian Oak, delivered within 10% of budget — then covered by The Design Files, Green Magazine, Tasmanian Timber and more.
Media
In print and online.
Knights RestBruny Island · off-grid
Tasmania's 2022 Architecture Institute Awards entrants revealed — realestate.com
2022 Tasmanian Architecture Awards — Australian Institute of Architects
2022 People's Choice — Australian Institute of Architects
Walkers Journal
In the Wilderness with Knights Rest — Australian Design Review
Architecture & Design
The We Ponder HomeWeston Hill Gardens
The Design Files
Green Magazine
Tasmanian Timber
Home location picked by vibe not hearsay — realestate.com
Three Balls Red — We Ponder Home Tour
Zephyr & Stone — Wall Light Planning
CO-architecture — Tasmanian Timber Series
Bankston Architectural — The Sorell Residence
Australian Institute of Architects
Tasman Stand-Up CampTasman Peninsula
Regal CourtSeven Mile Beach
Berne CourtGrindelwald
Pounds & OuncesRoyal Hobart Hospital
Hill St Hall HomeBellerive
Press — in print
On paper, on shelves.
Green MagazineKnights Rest
Issue #87 · September–October 2022
Issue #98 · July–September 2024
RetreatInspired Homes and Ways of Living
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