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The Marie Short House by Glenn Murcutt

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Architect Glenn Murcutt Builds With Local Timber

The Marie Short House by Glenn Murcutt

The Marie Short House by Glenn Murcutt

Photo © Glenn Murcutt, courtesy the Pritzker Prize Committee
Date: 1974 to 1975, expanded in 1980
Architect: Glenn Murcutt
Location: Kempsey, NSW, Australia

Glenn Murcutt designed the Marie Short House for a client, but later bought it for himself and expanded on the original plan.

As in all Glenn Murcutt designs, the Marie Short House is constructed of simple, readily available materials. Timber from a nearby sawmill form the framing and the walls. Adjustable steel louvers control the flow of air through the living space.

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