Living room and stair of Host House by Splinter Society

An Architect Couple’s Experimental Home Is an Ode to Recycled Materials

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The couple often collect materials from warehouses and country yard sales. The exterior cladding is made from old Oregon timber beams from a warehouse in Sydney, while the joinery is crafted from cypress timber from wind-damaged trees that Chris purchased. "It’s about creating refined pieces from found materials," explains Chris.