Apple Crate Shack

Apple Crate Shack, aka 60k House, is an exploration of adequacy: the design is guided by needs, not wants. A modest footprint generates a generous volume, satisfying all spatial and functional requirements. Circulation is succinct and efficient: strong connections extend to engage with the site and landscape.

The First Home Builder Boost prompted me to owner-build what I could afford, not what a conservative market dictated. While the government grant provided the capacity and motivation to build, the personal connection enabled the freedom to experiment.

The project is an investigation of ideas: reference to the local fruit industry is evident in the ‘apple crate’ aesthetic. All timber cladding has been milled on site from trees that had to be felled. A limited palette of materials speaks of durability and economy, contrasting the rough and the refined.

Working with an experienced builder provided a hands-on awareness of the consideration and ‘craft’ demanded of the building process - a valuable learning experience.

For more info: www.60khouse.com.au

Apple Crate Shack