Located in an existing clearing within a section of remnant marri / jarrah bushland, this owner-built bush pavilion seeks to distil into built form, the feelings of camping under a simple sheltering tarpaulin.

© Douglas Mark Black

Architects: Archterra Architects

Location: Margaret River WA 6285, Australia

Architect In Charge: Paul O?Reilly

Area: 168.0 sqm

Project Year: 2012

Photographs: Douglas Mark Black

Builder: Owner-builder

Engineering: Margaret River Structural Engineering

© Douglas Mark Black

From the architect. Located in an existing clearing within a section of remnant marri / jarrah bushland, this owner-built bush pavilion seeks to distil into built form, the feelings of camping under a simple sheltering tarpaulin.
© Douglas Mark Black

Diagrammatically, the houses' simple rectangular plan is separated east-west into sleeping and living zones and delineated by a change in floor level and a thick rammed earth wall that continues through the house into the outdoors. The rammed earth wall also defines the entry approach from the detached vehicle parking area.

Croquis Floor Plan

All rooms face to the north to take advantage of the warming winter sun, except the main bedroom which turns to face the southwest views and enjoys spe...