Jury citation
As construction costs surge to an all-time high, leaving much of Australia feeling defeated, architects are charged with the task of providing cost-effective solutions that still manage to achieve a level of design detail and whimsy. In Dimensions X / Farmstay, Peter Stutchbury Architecture showcases the possibilities of prefabrication for small-footprint construction, complete with formidable environmental credentials and running costs of next to nothing. Working hard yet sitting beautifully within its context and not scrimping on quality, this project is a sustainable and economical corrective to the current state of the building industry.
Dimensions X / Farm Stay is located in Broke, New South Wales on Wonnarua Country.
Project credits
Architect: Peter Stutchbury Architecture; Project team: Alejo de Achaval, Peter Stutchbury, Emilie Winter; Builder: Dimensions X, Hinton Homes, Jarrah Wells Design and Form; CLT manufacturer Xlam; Structural engineer: GZ Consulting Engineers; Door and window manufacturer: Species Australia; Carpenter and joiner: Damien Reitsma Woodwork; Electrical consultant: Page 1 Electrical; Footing engineer: Surefoot Footings; Solar system design and installation: Smart Consult; Trailer manufacturer: Silverwood Trailers NSW; Canvas manufacturer: E. H. Brett and sons; CNC machining and fabrication: Plastek Engineering; Electrical consultant: Mark Staunton; Roofing Scholz Roofing; ESD consultant: Eco Logical Design.
