The Marika-Alderton House by Glenn Murcutt

By Jackie Craven, About.com Guide

Along the long central hall at the Marika-Alderton House, tilting plywood panels can be raised and lowered like awnings. Slatted shutters allow users to adjust the flow of sunlight into the interior space.

Opening and closing like a plant, the house embodies Murcutt's concept of a flexible shelter that exists in harmony with nature's rhythms.

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• Simple Construction at the Marika-Alderton House
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