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Ochre House

Ochre House

Ochre House is a completely off grid architectural home in Sutton, a small grazing village near the Yass River. Surrounded by gum trees and native flora, the house focuses on sustainability telling a story of simplicity, restraint and connection to place. The saltbox-shaped form hovers above the contours, allowing the landscape to flow around and under the home. The bold Ochre colour cladding reflects the hues of indigenous pigments and native flora, anchoring the home in the bush setting, while careful detailing ensures the home is easy to maintain and suitable for the BAL 29 bushfire zoning.

 

The Grey Ironbark interiors reference shearing sheds and the surrounding eucalypts, while rose and gold stained glass windows celebrate the shifting light throughout the day. Shaped like an ‘H’, the plan creates sheltered courtyards for outdoor living and orients rooms to maximise light and views.

Inside, bold red and green bathrooms echo the tones of the landscape, while bespoke lighting and custom elements enrich the interiors. Ochre House is a meditation on place, material, and what it means to live well in this environment. Compact and efficient, it prioritises quality over quantity. It reimagines rural living combining Australian vernacular with contemporary detailing, demonstrating that sustainability is about performance but also a enduring connection to the land.

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Deck and Living Rooms
Deck and Living Room
Entrance Bridge and Front Door
Shade Screens
Concealed Gutters
Glass roof Shower Pop Outs
Bathroom Glass Roof
Bathroom Joinery
Bedroom Hallway
Ensuite Joinery
Study
Stained Glass Window
Kitchen
Living Room
Custom Table and Living Room
Stained Glass Sliding Door
Entry Joinery
Hallway to the Living Room
Primary Bedroom
Bedroom Pavilion through the tres
Location Sutton
Client Ochre House
Builder Megaflora Group
Status Complete, 2024

Simplicity of place

Awards

2025

ACT Institute of Architects Awards

  • Residential Award for Houses (New) Ochre House
  • Colorbond Award for Steel Architecture Ochre House
  • Commendation for Sustainability Ochre House

2025

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  • Longlist - Sustainable Buildings Ochre House

2025

Houses Awards

  • Shortlist - New House Under 200 SQM Ochre House

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MYMYMY acknowledges the First Peoples of this land and recognises their continuous connection to culture, community and Country. Operating on Ngunnawal and Ngambri land.