Material Practice

In a remote corner on the north east coast of Lutriwita/Tasmania, we’ve been carrying out a contextual survey – identifying materials available from the site and local bio-region (sandstone, granite, timber, clay) and reclaiming and repurposing waste materials from local demolition and de-fit projects (zincalume, reclaimed timber, crushed concrete).

As we assemble and test this array of low cost, low-carbon, and readily available materials, we are also prototyping construction details that can be effectively realised in a remote location with simple tools and methods. Through this R&D project we are trying to show how architecture can help us dwell more simply, in ways that are more connected to place.