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Built to a tight budget on a nondescript suburban block, this four-unit housing development – a pilot project designed for women over 55 at risk of aging into poverty – is a reminder that a “simple, humble” project can be a potent force for change.

Studio Bright used patterned breeze blocks to wrap Garden Tower House, an extension in Australia that peeks out behind a restored workers' cottage.

Richmond House by Studio Bright – Project Feature – The Local Project

Poised between suburb and sea, this robust and respectful new house allows occupants to enjoy the comfort of home while being immersed in a bushland setting.

Find out how Women's Property Initiatives is helping women in need find a place to call home in the Nightingale Village and beyond.

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The birch ply is wrapped around the corner window seat, providing a natural warm seal that engages with both the room or garden. The corner window is frameless with a bonded steeped glass corner, and an insulated side vent provides fresh air. “There are so many elements I love,” says the client.

Richmond House sees Studio Bright bring a refined articulation of detail together with an understated simplicity to conjure a calming inner urban enclave.

Experience Amado House: a blend of Japanese and Australian architecture, featuring a refurbished period house and a new backyard pavilion.