We took this basic idea of the great Australian tin shed and balanced the coolness of the Zincalume steel with warm, rich, western red cedar doors and windows.

The subtle additions of abalone shell in the polished concrete floors and a limestone breeze-way walled entrance added the finishing touches to a classic, cost-effective and striking final design.

"Sam Martin Design were the perfect fit for us in our quest to design and build an energy efficient, thermally effective house that borrowed heavily from vernacular architectural forms.

As a family, we had a clear idea of what we wanted and what we didn’t want, and Sam was able to take our basic ideas and develop them into a well-resolved home that works practically and aesthetically.

It's a wonderful ‘machine for living’ that still draws door knocks from passersby keen to have a look inside; a clear validation of Sam’s ability to take a very simple form and resolve it in a unique and intriguing way."

Paul Jarvis, Nannine Ave