Acknowledgement of Country

Adriano Pupilli Architects respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which we live and work; the Gayamaygal people and Yuin people. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging. This is, was and always will be Aboriginal land.

Lake House Culburra

Framing the views

Interiors, Landscape, Residential

Currently in progress, this pair of pavilions will sit on a lakeside site in coastal Culburra. Carefully designed to frame views of the water and distant mountains, the home will also provide functional protection from the elements, with carefully sculpted openings that capture views and create deep recesses that shield the interiors.
Location
Yuin Country / Culburra, NSW
Year
2023
Status
In progress
Type
Residential

The house consists of two primary pavilions, connected by a single-story link that facilitates flow between spaces and articulation of the separate volumes. These pavilions are offset in the plan to optimize access to natural light, airflow, and views of the gardens and bushland on both sides. A central courtyard is designed as an outdoor living area, offering a space for the family to gather. The landscape plan includes low water-use native plants to support local birdlife and integrate the house with its environment.

The house is clad in bushfire-resistant hardwood shiplap and elevated above the ground in response to the site’s flood risk. The undercroft serves as an all-weather area for games and recreation, maintaining a direct connection with the lake and local birdlife—a versatile space for both children and adults.

These pavilions are offset in the plan to optimize access to natural light, airflow, and views of the gardens and bushland on both sides.