Reinventing an Aussie Icon

Architectural icons are often chosen for their out-of-the-box nature.

They are typically, but not always, selected because they are new, unique, cutting edge, and ultimately different. Although it is often more difficult, perfecting a familiar and iconic architectural style and reinvigorating it for a modern lifestyle, industry and consumer can be even more successful in gaining both critical and public acclaim.

That has certainly been the case for ‘The Shearer’s Quarters’, a residential development off the south coast of Tasmania.

Designed by John Wardle Architects, this little homestead, which sits on a floor plate of 130 square metres, has beaten out 243 top-class Australian homes to be named Australian House of the Year at the annual Houses Awards.

While the home, which is located on a working sheep farm on Bruny Island, is a...

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