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The Ball-Eastaway House by Glenn Murcutt

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Energy-Efficient Design by Australian Architect Glenn Murcutt
The Ball-Eastaway House by Glenn Murcutt

The The Ball-Eastaway House by Glenn Murcutt

Photo © Glenn Murcutt, courtesy the Pritzker Prize Committee
Date: 1980 to 1983
Architect: Glenn Murcutt
Location: Glenorie, Sydney NSW, Australia

Designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architect Glenn Murcutt, the Ball-Eastaway house is an artist's retreat nestled in an arid forest. The curved roof prevents dry leaves from settling on top.

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