Buhrich House II wins Herald's most beautiful heritage home award
The small Castlecrag house designed by architect Hugh Buhrich with his wife, Eva, an architect and columnist, in 1972 won the Herald's most beautiful heritage home award.
Buhrich House II sits on the waterfront above Sydney's Middle Harbour, hidden in bushland. The two-bedroom home was designed by architect Hugh Buhrich with his wife, Eva, an architect and columnist, and won the Herald's award from about 220 nominations.
The copper wave-shaped roof and floating wall appear to hover over the water. Inside, a red fibreglass bathroom was moulded by Buhrich, a yacht lover.
A narrow deck with no handrail juts over a steep drop. Judges praised it as rational and experimental.
- 1972
- Year completed
- Hugh and Eva Buhrich
- Designers
- most of about 220
- Nominations received
Why it mattersRecognition of innovative Australian design and heritage homes that remain influential with architects decades after they were built.
AustraliaA Sydney architectural landmark gains national recognition for its bold, pioneering design approach.
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