Haig

Year 2024

Location Attadale, WA

Scale 542 sqm land

Type new build

Status in construction

Photographer Sarah Shatila

Modern Rammed Earth Home in Perth: A Passive Design for Family Living

Perched atop a natural mound along a winding suburban road, this striking custom home architectural design appears as a welcome surprise within its neighborhood. Leveraging the client’s close connection to local Western Australia rammed earth contractors, the design leans heavily into the material advantages of the region’s distinct earth tones. Strong rammed earth blade walls emerge naturally from the site, establishing a powerful visual identity and a durable structural foundation perfectly suited to the WA climate.

Architectural Design for a Growing WA Family

Designing for a young family required a deep understanding of how our clients wanted to live, play, and grow—and how thoughtful Perth residential architecture could elevate that everyday experience. The spatial layout is intentionally flexible, optimized for immediate use while seamlessly future-proofing the home for the teenage years and adulthood.

Sustainable Architecture & Passive Solar Living

Our core design philosophies remain steadfast throughout the project, prioritizing sustainable architecture that respects local conditions. By pairing rigorous passive solar design principles with strategic window placements tailored to the local sun path, we framed stunning landscape views while ensuring comfortable, energy-efficient living conditions year-round without relying on heavy mechanical cooling.