Located on the Tarrawarra Abbey site, the conceptual design for the building was developed in response to recent grass fires which passed dangerously close to the site in 2009.

© Michael Gazzola

Architects: Baldasso Cortese Architects

Location: Yarra Glen VIC 3775, Australia

Project Architect: Nic Lymn

Architectural & Interior Team: Konrad Schaller, Wuff Keeble, Sherman Tan, Gabriella Muto

Design Director: Steven Cortese

Area: 230.0 sqm

Project Year: 2015

Photographs: Michael Gazzola , Sherman Tan , Courtesy of Bcarch, Gabriella Muto

Physical Model: Gabriella Muto

Builder: Building Engineering Pty Ltd
Landscape Architect: Aspect Studio

Structure Engineer Civil Engineer: Perrett Simpson Stanton

Service Engineers: Medland Metropolis

Building Surveyor: BSA Building Surveyors

© Sherman Tan

Plan

Located on the Tarrawarra Abbey site, the conceptual design for the building was developed in response to recent grass fires which passed dangerously close to the site in 2009.Utilising the inherent protective qualities and thermal mass of insitu concrete external walls, the design compliments the existing timber buildings on the site and provides a more robust sanctuary. Designed as ...