Permanent Camping
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- Caroline Kurze
Located on a remote pristine mountain on a sheep station in central western NSW, this structure by Casey Brown Architecture is sited at the edge of a ridge surrounded by large granite boulders and ancient dead trees. The tower has panoramic views for hundreds of miles to the horizon.
+ Read MoreConceived as a retreat for one or two people, the building has a minimal 3x3m footprint providing shelter. The structure is a two storey copper clad tower; the sides open up on the ground level to provide wide verandahs to the north, east and western elevations. To the south a water tank and winches are located to operate the moveable verandah roofs. When not in use, these roofs close down to completely enclose the timber and glass interior protecting it from the elements in particular bush fires. Internally, the structure is beautifully crafted from recycled ironbark providing a sleeping loft and small kitchen with a Rais wood fired slow combustion stove. Water is collected on the roof and a separate WC, also in copper clad hardwood, is located a short walk to the west. The structure is heavily insulated from both cold winds and searing daytime temperatures with multi layered walls all ventilated top and bottom allowing free air movement.
All images © Penny Clay
