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Date: 2008
Architect: Casey Brown Architecture
Photographs : Penelope Clay

Located on a remote pristine mountain on a sheep station in central western
NSW, this structure was the realisation of a dream for the client. Sited at
the edge of a ridge
surrounded by large granite boulders and ancient dead trees, the tower
has
panoramic views for hundreds of miles to the horizon.

Conceived as a retreat for one or two people, the building has a minimal
3x3m
footprint providing shelter. The structure is a two storey copper clad
tower; the sides
open up on the ground level to provide wide verandahs to the north, east
and
western elevations. To the south a water tank and winches are located
to operate the
moveable verandah roofs. When not in use, these roofs close down to completely
enclose the timber and glass interior protecting it from the elements
in particular bush
fires.

Internally, the structure is beautifully crafted from recycled ironbark
providing a
sleeping loft and small kitchen with a Rais wood fired slow combustion
stove.
Water is collected on the roof and a separate WC, also in copper clad
hardwood, is
located a short walk to the west. The structure is heavily insulated from
both cold
winds and searing daytime temperatures with multi layered walls all ventilated
top
and bottom allowing free air movement.

Due to the isolated nature of the building site, the building was completely
prefabricated by the builder Jeffery Broadfield in Sydney then transported
to site and
erected.

Mudgee Permanent Camping images / text from Casey Brown Architecture
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Casey Brown Architecture
T +61 2 9360 7977
F +61 2 9360 2123
Level 1, 63 William Street
East Sydney NSW Australia 2010
cb@caseybrown.com.au
www.caseybrown.com.au
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