Hybrid House
Mitcham 2004
The design reaches a balance between the beautiful sensibilities of Japanese architecture and site responsive Australian vernacular. The home incorporates a 10,000L rainwater collection tank that services the toilets and meets the gardens irrigation needs.
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“Luke and his team at EME Design have approached our dreams of creating a beautiful home with both sensitivity and creativity. He has guided us through the process of transforming our visions into an exciting, welcoming space that combines style with practicality, whilst never compromising the integrity of the existing heritage architecture.”
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