Home of the Year

Encountering a giant 4.5-metre front door scaled in zinc shingles is the first of a series of astonishing moments as you move throughout the tactile and interconnected spaces of this incredible multi-level Canberra home.

A central atrium links the outdoors to the cavernous dining space, one of its windows allowing sunlight to stream into the overlooking upstairs master ensuite. Soaring to nearly six metres is a monumental rolling glass door that opens out to the entertaining terrace and pool, intentionally framing the city skyline in the distance.

Thickset walls give the home a robust presence, with angled fibre-cement cladding adding interest outside and in. Beautiful burnished concrete floors mirror the dark-toned ply ceiling above, a brass line down the centre a clear example of the abstract, textured and glamourous details to be discovered at every turn throughout this exceptional urban family home.