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JR's Hut

Cabins • Documentary, 01-Aug-2020

Inspired by a classic ‘A’ frame tent, JR's Hut stands alone on a hill outside Gundagai in rural New South Wales. It is a place to switch off, quite literally, and forget about the distractions of modern life. Sustainable Australian hardwoods were the obvious choice given the huts ‘eco’ brief and remote location.

Architects: Luke Stanley & Anthony Hunt

Nominated for Archdaily Building of the Year Award 2019
Finalist Timber Design Awards 2017 - Sustainability Category
Finalist Timber Design Awards 2017 - Small Projects Category
Finalist Timber Design Awards 2017 - Stand Alone Structure Category

Tags
Architecture, Design, Building, JRs Hut, A-frame, Off grid
Cast
Luke Stanley Himself
Anthony Hunt Himself
Crew
Jim Lounsbury director
Jim Lounsbury writer
Dustin Clare producer
Gavin Calnan sound designer
Camille Clare associate producer
Lynnette Lounsbury associate producer

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