INVISIBLE HOUSE BY PETER STUTCHBURY ARCHITECTURE

An Australian abode that perfectly defers to its magnificent surroundings

Nowadays, architects seem to have found ways to overcome the difficulty of a sloppy location. We’ve seen several projects similar to the Invisible House with an intelligent use of levels that perfectly integrates the house into its geographical surroundings. But things are pushed a little further here. First, the slope gives meaning to the house’s name since it keeps it virtually invisible upon approach. But the relationship between the house and the ramp isn’t limited to that fun fact. The slope plays a real part in protecting the house from its surrounding, while making it fully belong there. The Invisible House embraces a wonderful piece of the Australian Bush called the Megalong Valley. If the view is breathtaking, the land here is also particularly harsh with very strong winds and extreme temperatures. Theses rough conditions explain why the house sits on the perfect spot.

Indeed, not only is the view breathtaking, but the near grove of trees protects it from the harsh summer sun. The slope enables the house to be protected from the howling winds and keeps the inside at a reasonable temperature. So in the end, even if its architecture is daring and wild, this house is the perfect response to the Megalong Valley it faces. The inside feels like a huge cave, completing the connection between the Invisible House and the surrounding nature.