2017 Gallery
Shortlist: New House over 200 square metres
Breathe Architecture for Halo House
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Drawing inspiration from the Halo Effect, the project takes the form of a faceted, textural “iceberg” from the outside, and a protected yet lofty refuge internally. Halo House acts as a provider and protector for its inhabitants, granting a young family with a sanctum in which to grow and thrive.
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