A Home in the Bush Designed as a Fireproof Sanctuary (House Tour)
Pearl Beach House by Polly Harbison Design is a concrete sculpture-formed home in the bush. Just one and a half hours north of Sydney, Pearl Beach is a small hamlet within dense coastal bushland. As a home in the bush, it was important that Pearl Beach House remained connected to its landscape while adhering to the fireproof requirements of the ‘Flame Zone’ BAL (Bushfire Attack Level) rating. Set within a clearing, the building emerges from the forest and welcomes the views of lush foliage through its carefully placed windows. Extra care and attention were taken in creating micro-climates within the site, whether that be through the building’s use of space, materials, heating, or balance between exposure and enclosure.
The fireproof concrete masonry walls protect the home in the bush from bushfire. In the context of these robust walls, the natural light that permeates the spaces elevates the simple materials and balances their strength and substance. Despite its protective qualities, the home in the bu
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