Owners: Rob and Jan Knight.

Buildings: Residence, wood workshop, yoga room.

Location: Red Hill South, Victoria, Australia.

Products used: Natural edge weatherboards.

                                Bevelled edge deck. 

                                Bevelled ceiling lining.

                                Drop segment fencing. 

                                Wedge posts.

                                Natural round poles.

Architect: Sue Mitchell. Phone

Builder:  Owner builders in conjunction with Mike Reid. Phone 0359 856110.                             

Mobile  0418 331 316. 

Overview: Set in bushland on Victoria's Mornington Peninsula the Knight's home reflects it surrounds with an energy efficient design using mud brick, rammed earth and radial weatherboarding.  

Lines and patterns from the natural edge boarding blend with the native trees and vegetation. The boarding has been left uncoated for minimize maintenance and to further merge the buildings with their environment. 

Extensive deck areas take full advantage of the sites natural attributes. A curved Mountain Ash ceiling features in the kitchen/living area.

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