A Stone House Built for the Present and the Future

Nestled within the breathtaking landscapes of Tasmania, the Tinderbox House emerges as an architectural masterpiece. This sanctuary of tranquility was envisioned by Studio Ilk Architecture + Interiors, a manifestation of their commitment to coexisting with nature rather than intruding upon it.
The residence serves as a refuge from professional life, a place where calm and escape take precedence. At its core, the design is a testament to sustainability and longevity. The placement of the house is a consideration of both natural challenges and environmental factors.
With the goal of providing a sanctuary, the architects envisioned a structure that would not only endure but also positively contribute to its ecosystem. The residence is strategically oriented below the hill's crest, offering privacy from the water's edge and shelter from the elements. Here, a fusion of form and function is achieved - each room boasts a view of the water, bathed in abundant natural light.
To address the south-facing site, the architects ingeniously conceived a layout reminiscent of a sequence of pavilions, interspersed with mudstone walls. These walls not only serve as visual dividers but also as thermal mass elements, optimizing the house's efficiency. The tones of the mudstone walls resonate with the surrounding landscape, setting the tone for the entire material palette - from caramelized concrete floors to ochre-toned spotted gum wood cladding, chosen for their resistance to forest fires.
The house is a testament to the power of holistic sustainability, meticulously integrating a geothermal water heating and ventilation system, super-insulated walls, and a seamless integration between indoor and outdoor spaces. The cantilevered pool takes center stage, catering to both recreation and aesthetics.
The success of the Tinderbox House design lies in its ability to embrace the past - the excavated house and tunnel left by the previous owner - while building for a future that values comfort, intimacy, and ecological responsibility.
Ultimately, the Tinderbox House captures the essence of architectural harmony, where the elements of design, sustainability, and well-being are skillfully interwoven into a fabric that withstands the test of time.
Project: Tinderbox House
Architects: Studio Ilk Architecture + Interiors
Location: Tinderbox, Tasmania, Australia
Project size: 1767 m2
Site size: 69290 m2
Completion date 2021
Photo credits: Anjie Blair

[@yeshwantramamurthy4815]

Strongly sensual architecture . Chilling in its perfection .

[@OriginalBigThing]

A Most Heartwarming Sanctuary…

[@jocelynegallot3423]

Des murs en pierre , magnifique , une cheminée de bien être , j'adore ce style industriel ça i change des mur en béton , le portail d'entrée est sublime , tout est parfait même les petits chiens , ❤❤

[@ull474]

Amazing.

[@nazandalgc5289]

Çok güzel yap yapılmış çok çok çok çok güzel bunu tasarlayan mimarın eline sağlık bu evin sahibine de keyiflen oturma nasip olsun bize de böyle güzel bir evi Allah nasip etsin bundan ötesi için neler mümkün

[@william_at]

Gorgeous. And now, please give the keys and everybody go out of my house. Thanks

[@mirageon]

Indeed, this house is magnificent, conveying a serenity and an unparalleled sense of peace. Thank you for commenting, and I hope you continue to enjoy 🙏

[@elissaanne1953]

Simply stunning!

[@camcoh1001]

Stunning house....

[@mellis966]

Nice, Very Nice!

[@jedwards1792]

Beautiful. I want this!

[@poussiereproductions9269]

Perfection

[@rahmounivlog6145]

❤

[@enviosinterdimencionales8612]

add texture stone... sell it has fancy. check.

[@Juggernautsurf]

Dónde almacenan el agua potable para bañarse, el baño y la luz de dónde la obtienen?

[@mirageon]

Hello! The residence is connected to the local water network. Self-sufficiency was also an important factor for Tinderbox; it has an underground reservoir to collect rainwater during the rainy season. The water is filtered and purified before being sent to the pipes. A high-capacity solar panel system with battery storage was installed, while heating and cooling are provided by geothermal heat pumps.

[@mlc2158]

😍

[@pacovl46]

So how much was it to build?

[@mirageon]

Hello! This information wasn't published, but you can try reaching out to the architecture firm that designed the house. They are located in Australia: studioilk.com.au/get-in-touch/ Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

[@mellis966]

BTW, What is this sound track?

[@leilacristinapereira461]

I' d like to know too. Simply awesome.

[@sunrise560]

"Forthcoming" -from Howard Harper-Barnes

[@leilacristinapereira461]

​@@sunrise560Thank you so much. Simply beautiful.

[@mellis966]

@@sunrise560 Thanks

[@ThePrimebeef]

so much money and all they could come up with is a box