Garden gem

A diminutive build in the back garden provides a quiet retreat for a Northern Rivers family, and was a testing ground for design and construction ideas.

Emma Scragg

HOUSE PROFILE Mullumbimby, NSW AT A GLANCE - 14m2 studio built and detailed with low-cost and recycled materials - Multipurpose space with a shady covered deck - Complemented by landscaping including an outdoor bathing area “Key to the project is that sustainability is about more than add-ons. Using imperfect secondhand materials does not have to detract, and can in fact add to the enjoyment of a space. I set out to design smarter, not bigger, and in the process use less material.” – Brently Deep in a lush food forest in Mullumbimby in the Northern Rivers region of New South Wales nestles an exemplary backyard ‘shed’: a standalone retreat in the south-west corner of building designer Brently Reid’s garden. Designed to accommodate a variety of activities for his family, it was also an opportunity…

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