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The Habitus House of the Year special annual edition comprises 20 of the most outstanding examples of residential architecture across the Indo Pacific Region that exemplify our unique way of living through design. 044 J&J RESIDENCE Australia Hogg & Lamb
142 COMPOUND HOUSE Singapore linghao architects
054 CORYMBIA BEACH HOUSE Australia Paul Butterworth Architect
148 BAMBOO VEIL HOUSE Singapore Wallflower Architecture + Design
062 UPSIDE DOWN AKUBRA HOUSE Australia Alexander Symes Architect
154 CH HOUSE Vietnam ODDO Architects
070 SKY HOUSE Australia Marra + Yeh Architects 076 CLT HOUSE Australia FMD Architects
166 Enhance your interiors and outdoor living areas with design-led furniture, products, appliances and finishes. 24 DESIGN NEWS Each issue the editorial desk carefully curates the pages of the Design News section to showcase great design. We look for pieces that visually intrigue and inspire us, showcase innovation through technology or form, and stand to genuinely improve our daily life.
084 RUCKERS HILL HOUSE Australia Studio Bright 090 WALL HOUSE II Australia Nathan Etherington Architect 098 HOUSE AT OTAGO BAY Australia Topology Studio
160 BINARY WOOD HOUSE Thailand TA-CHA Design 166 SHADE HOUSE Thailand Ayutt and Associates Design 172 HOUSE AT KALALGODA India Damith Premathilake Architects 188 18 SCREENS HOUSE India Sanjay Puri Architects 196 WALL HOUSE Sri Lanka Abin Design Studio
108 BOWDEN HOUSE New Zealand Belinda George Architect 116 #3 New Zealand Studio2 Architects 124 TE PAKEKE New Zealand Fearon Hay Architects 132 THE TWINS HOUSE Indonesia Delution
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The Habitus House of the Year special annual edition comprises 20 of the most outstanding examples of residential architecture across the Indo Pacific Region that exemplify our unique way of living through design. 044 J&J RESIDENCE Australia Hogg & Lamb
142 COMPOUND HOUSE Singapore linghao architects
054 CORYMBIA BEACH HOUSE Australia Paul Butterworth Architect
148 BAMBOO VEIL HOUSE Singapore Wallflower Architecture + Design
062 UPSIDE DOWN AKUBRA HOUSE Australia Alexander Symes Architect
154 CH HOUSE Vietnam ODDO Architects
070 SKY HOUSE Australia Marra + Yeh Architects 076 CLT HOUSE Australia FMD Architects
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084 RUCKERS HILL HOUSE Australia Studio Bright 090 WALL HOUSE II Australia Nathan Etherington Architect 098 HOUSE AT OTAGO BAY Australia Topology Studio 108 BOWDEN HOUSE New Zealand Belinda George Architect 116 #3 New Zealand Studio2 Architects 124 TE PAKEKE New Zealand Fearon Hay Architects 132 THE TWINS HOUSE Indonesia Delution
160 BINARY WOOD HOUSE Thailand TA-CHA Design 166 SHADE HOUSE Thailand Ayutt and Associates Design 172 HOUSE AT KALALGODA India Damith Premathilake Architects 188 18 SCREENS HOUSE India Sanjay Puri Architects 196 WALL HOUSE Sri Lanka Abin Design Studio
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These next 20 projects that comprise the Habitus House of the Year 2020 selection have been sought out by the Habitus editorial desk and our extensive network of contributing architecture editors. Spread far and wide across the Indo Pacific Region, they are a true cause for celebration.
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J&J RESIDENCE HOGG & LAMB BRISBANE | AUSTRALIA
TEXT HOLLY CUNNEEN | PHOTOGRAPHY CHRISTOPHER FREDERICK JONES
On a large site edging toward a Eucalypt reserve, J&J Residence strives to sit respectfully on the land and take as little as possible from finite resources.
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RUCKERS HILL HOUSE STUDIO BRIGHT MELBOURNE | AUSTRALIA
TEXT STEPHEN CRAFTI | PHOTOGRAPHY RORY GARDINER
This Edwardian house has been given an entirely new lease of life by Studio Bright. The contemporary wing, with its telescopic picture window and curvaceous walls, embraces the garden and neighbourhood.
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HOUSE AT OTAGO BAY TOPOLOGY STUDIO HOBART | AUSTRALIA
TEXT HOLLY CUNNEEN | PHOTOGRAPHY PAUL HERMES
A humble design by Topology Studio is sensitive to the needs of its occupants without distracting from the beauty of the site on which it sits.
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TE PAKEKE FEARON HAY ARCHITECTS WANAKA | NEW ZEALAND
TEXT ANDREA STEPHENS | PHOTOGRAPHY SIMON WILSON
This New Zealand winter retreat provides the warmth, scale and timelessness of a traditional mountain cabin in a majestic alpine landscape.
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THE TWINS HOUSE DELUTION JAKARTA | INDONESIA
TEXT PAUL MCGILLICK | PHOTOGRAPHY FERNANDO GOMULYA
Smart planning and lots of character make this tiny twin house a solution to extended families living on a small plot.
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COMPOUND HOUSE LINGHAO ARCHITECTS SERANGOON ROAD | SINGAPORE
TEXT PAUL MCGILLICK | PHOTOGRAPHY FABIAN ONG
This may look like a radical house, but it is actually just about connection with family and with the natural world.
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CH HOUSE ODDO ARCHITECTS HANOI | VIETNAM
TEXT PAUL MCGILLICK | PHOTOGRAPHY HOANG LE
Tradition and modernity come together in this Hanoi house that also provides a welcome breather from the noise and air pollution outside.
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BINARY WOOD HOUSE TA-CHA DESIGN PAK CHONG | THAILAND
TEXT PAUL MCGILLICK | PHOTOGRAPHY BEERSINGNOI
This house in Thailand’s north east offers timeless living in perfect harmony with its environment.
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