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Since establishing his small practice in Melbourne in 1994, Sean Godsell has received many awards for his work. Here, he reflects on the beginnings of his career, the value of great teachers and the joy of free nails.
Architectural poetry: House in the Hills
Defined by its rectilinear parasol of timber batten and set on a working sheep farm in regional Victoria, this house prioritizes clarity over pragmatism, geometric consistency over lavishness, purity and poetry over function.
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House in the Hills by Sean Godsell Architects.
2018 National Architecture Awards: The Robin Boyd Award for Residential Architecture – Houses (New)
House on the Coast by Sean Godsell Architects.
Sean Godsell Architects’ MPavilion awarded first place in 2016 Detail Prize
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