Awe-inspiring home scoops one of Australia’s most sought-after awards – and if you think the outside’s stunning, you should see the natural cliff face INSIDE the living room
- An incredible beachside ‘bunker’ home is ‘half-buried’ and carved out of the stone on the side of a hill
- The stunning home near Newcastle was among the winners at this year’s National Architecture Awards
- It features rooftop gardens, a sparkling pool, sweeping views of the ocean and floor-to-ceiling windows
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An awe-inspiring home built ‘half-buried’ in the side of a hill featuring a stunning pool, rooftop gardens and sweeping coastal views has taken out one of Australia’s most sought-after awards.
The ‘Bunkeren’ home nestled in the hills of Whitebridge near Newcastle, NSW, was designed by architect James Stockwell who was inspired by the surrounding landscape and his and the client’s shared love of hidden wartime bunkers.
Earlier this year the incredible building was named among the winners at the Australian Institute of Architects’ national awards for its sleek, modern design.
The incredible beachside ‘bunker’ was integrated into the natural stone it sits on, which was carved and shaped to make it part of the below-ground living and dining area
The stunning home nestled in the hills of Whitebridge near Newcastle, NSW, features a stunning pool, rooftop gardens and sweeping coastal views
Earlier this year, the ‘Bunkeren’ home was named among the winners at the Australian Institute of Architects national awards for its sleek, modern design
‘Bunkeren’ was built with stark but sleek natural concrete platforms. The home is integrated into the natural stone it sits on, which was carved and shaped to make part of the underground living and dining area.
‘When you meld with the land there is a wonderful sense of being part of the natural world rather than just sitting on it,’ Mr Stockwell told FEMAIL.
‘The trees and plants can grow over this house – as it is concrete, it can handle it. In 10 years, 20 years, it will be a great balance of natural and built worlds.’
The stone not only makes for a stunning interior feature but also cools the home naturally and sustainably
Floor-to-ceiling windows throughout the coastal bunker let light pour into each room and showcase the stunning surrounding bushland and views of the coast
The incredible abode was designed by architect James Stockwell who was inspired by the surrounding landscape and his and the client’s shared love of hidden wartime bunkers
The stone not only makes for a stunning interior feature but also cools the home naturally and sustainably.
The house generates its own power, collects its own rainwater and produces zero emissions.
Floor-to-ceiling windows let light pour into the rooms and showcase the stunning views of the ocean and surrounding bushland.
Natural wood and concrete textures fill the interior, which features a high-end modern kitchen, luxurious light-filled bathrooms and simple retro furniture
Bunkeren’s was designed with sustainability in mind. The house generates its own power, collects its own rainwater and produces zero emissions
Dubbed a ‘stunning essay on concrete crafts’ by judges at the National Architecture Award, the home also boasts gorgeous balconies and a sparkling pool with an outdoor shower
Each of the multi-level coastal bunker’s rooftops are covered by a series of garden beds filled with lush native plants.
The home also boasts gorgeous balconies and a sparkling pool with an outdoor shower and sweeping views.
Natural wood and concrete textures fill the interior, which features a high-end modern kitchen, luxurious light-filled bathrooms and simple retro furniture.