Featured in The Local Project and The Design Files, KANOOKA HOUSE by Knight Office and Dan Wilson is a finely resolved study in proportion, light, and materiality. Poised within the coastal landscape of Bogangar, Northern NSW, this apricot-brick residence reimagines mid-century suburbia through a contemporary lens - restrained, tactile, and deeply connected to its context.
Set on a 450sqm parcel framed by melaleuca forest, the home's modest street presence gives way to an interior of architectural nuance and quiet refinement. The planning follows a clear, rational spine that delineates public and private zones, while double-height breezeways, indoor gardens, and generous apertures allow light and air to choreograph the daily rhythm of the home.
AN ARCHITECTURE OF LIGHT, TEXTURE AND INTENT
Every element of Kanooka House has been purposefully composed - from the sculptural quartzite kitchen island, whose ochre veins speak to the home's coastal palette, to the polished aggregate floors and bespoke joinery that anchor its textural continuity. A gabled upper retreat subtly dissolves into the roofline, lending the home a sense of modest monumentality. Inside, an earthy composition of army green cabinetry, sun-washed stone, and apricot brickwork creates a dialogue between warmth and restraint - architecture that feels both crafted and lived in.
Passive design principles underpin the home's enduring comfort and sustainability: deep eaves for solar control, cross ventilation harnessing ocean breezes, solar energy systems, and rainwater capture integrated into the site. The landscape, conceived as an extension of the architecture, replaces boundaries with native gardens that dissolve the threshold between domestic space and the natural environment. A modest in-ground pool, sheltered within this verdant setting, completes the home's tranquil composition.
A STUDY IN CRAFT AND AUTHENTICITY
Kanooka House is less a residence than a lived expression of Australian architectural identity - a home of honest materials, human scale, and enduring relevance. Both thoughtful and robust, it celebrates the subtleties of craft, light, and connection that define truly timeless design.
ARCHITECURAL DETAILS
-Burnished concrete flooring (ground level)
-Spotted gum timber flooring and staircase
-Artedomus Qariza Italian stone benchtops and splashback
-Brodware Nanobar tapware throughout
-Custom joinery to all bedrooms
-Multiple skylights and cross-ventilation strategies
-Ducted air-conditioning and Enphase solar system
-Pitt gas cooktop, dual Bosch ovens, and integrated Bosch appliances
-Outdoor shower, native landscaping, and seamless pool integration
-Built-in BBQ terrace and outdoor living zone
A rare opportunity to acquire an architectural home that transcends trends - -honest, contextual, and masterfully resolved.
Contact Nick Witheriff on 0405 618 477 or Shaun Cardillo on 0416 190 170 to arrange your private viewing.
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