Booral Bath House
2018 - 2025
on the lands of the Buraigai clan of the Worimi people
Booral, Mid North Coast NSW
Project lead: Mark Spence
Stage 1 Builder: Built by Eli
Stage 2 and 3 Builder: Built Culture
Structural and Stormwater Engineer: Skelton Consulting Engineers
Photography: Alexander McIntyre
Situated on a rural pastural land interspersed native bushland, the strategy for this project centred upon the need to safeguard the house from the threat of bushfire. We identified the necessity of maintaining the singular roof form, which encouraged a restrained approach to the modifications to the existing structure. Alterations to the existing layout were implemented selectively, resulting in both increased liveability and the preservation of fire precautions. The addition of an outdoor bathing courtyard utilises stone from the site and takes advantage of the serene and bushy backdrop, providing an opportunity for repose and appreciation of the natural landscape.