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Vera Joyce

Project

Residential

Location

Brisbane

Completion

2020

Set against the undulating green of open dairy fields, this contemporary rural home marks a new chapter for a young family seeking space, connection, and a slower rhythm. Having transitioned from the tight geometry of suburbia to the expanse of the countryside, the home opens itself to both land and life. Designed as a sprawling, low-slung form that follows the contours of its site, the architecture celebrates openness—large operable windows dissolve the boundaries between indoors and out, welcoming light, breeze, and the occasional curious cow to the front door.

Within, refined lines meet raw textures. Polished concrete floors, warm timbers, and matte black steel are offset by vibrant accents and playful moments that reflect the youthful energy of its inhabitants. Spaces are both functional and fluid, encouraging movement, exploration, and learning—whether it’s helping in the vegetable patch, watching storms roll in from the deck, or tending to animals just beyond the threshold.

This is not just a house, but a family’s home on the land—a place to grow up wild, grounded, and free.

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