Simpsons Bay House / Dock4 Architects
Simpsons Bay House on Bruny Island, Tasmania, by Dock4 Architects with Giles Newstead, is conceived around the idea of reuse, adaptation and a close relationship with the rural landscape. Rather than beginning with a conventional new-build material palette, the architects allowed the available materials to shape the architecture. The principal inspiration came from the simple rural sheds, agricultural buildings and humble coastal structures found throughout Bruny Island. This gives the house a familiar, utilitarian character while allowing it to sit quietly within its bush setting.
