Jane Brook Western Australia

Team | Paul Wakelam + Peter Tibbitt + Angus Mcbride + David Sharp + Soo Bhin Han + Gordon Pekeur + Julie Fatovich

Completed | 2017

Builder | Owner Builder with Shane Braddock

Engineer | Steve Burdett & Associates + Andrea Tate Landscape Architect

Photographer | Luke Carter Wilton

The Mindalong House occupies a semi-rural block on the edge of John Forrest National Park, at the base of the Darling Scarp. Views of the horizon, punctuated by existing granite rock formations and scattered trees, penetrate to the heart of the central living spaces. Two shed-like wings surround the communal ‘campsite’ gathering area, conceived as a ‘cathedral of light’. The timber decks exist at the threshold, and extend from these dispersed living spaces, allowing access throughout the building. The communal gathering area breathes through two passive light/air movement towers, regulating the internal climate. The poetics of Mindalong House are a strong shed with sculptured entrance by day and a series of light boxes in the landscape by night.

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PWA would like to acknowledge that where-ever we are in this big Country, that we are with deep time and deep stories with a long history and future of people and place co-existing. We acknowledge the many lands on which we work and live and that the land underpins all life. Always was, Always will be. We pay our respects to their elders  past, present and emerging.