The Berman House by Harry Seidler
Architect Harry Seidler designed the Berman House in Joadja, New South Wales, Australia.
From the architect:
Built in virgin countryside near the top of a deep valley with a winding river below, the house is placed against a rock cliff with a suspended living area and projecting balcony overlooking the dramatic natural setting.Following the rocky plateau, the plan is arranged on two levels with the glazed pavilion of the living area below the upper bedroom wing.
Utilising the site’s ample sandstone boulders, support and projecting screen walls anchor the house into the rugged terrain. A dam wall between two rock cliffs creates a deep natural swimming pool with an ample water supply in the case of bushfires. The house is built entirely of fireproof materials. Roof water is collected into a central tank under the house.
Visit Harry Seidler’s website – here.
The home is being offered for sale through Drew Lindsay agency – here.
















graham on 02 Mar 2009 at 11:49 pm #
Been one of my favourite houses for awhile now. Beautiful house in an amazing landscape. Ijust want to sit forever in that pool
Mycroft on 03 Mar 2009 at 9:04 am #
I like this one a lot. It forgoes the ubiquitous slab roof and naked concrete that so many modern homes rely on to their detriment. This is a modern home that is looking foward, instead of rehashing the past. Beautiful.
kast on 03 Mar 2009 at 10:38 pm #
ITS DIFFRENT …LOVE IT..
Rosie on 05 Mar 2009 at 7:27 pm #
Wow. I absolutely love it. Stunning views.
Just wouldn’t want any bush fires around there tho!
Henry on 08 Mar 2009 at 10:55 am #
Very nice to see this amazing house with no TV! just Mac. Beautiful!
Matty on 19 Jan 2010 at 4:42 am #
Fab, love it, its the best house eva!! I would love to live there.. SNAPS UP