Born out of the client’s desire for a contemporary take on the ‘modernist box’ he so keenly admired. A coincidental encounter at Palm Springs Modernism Week 2017, founded a fortuitous union of client and architect, bound by a shared interest and passion for mid-century design. The brief for the new home in Ballina, NSW was to provide a private escape, away from the hustle and bustle of Sydney where the client had spent his working life.
Architects: Pam “PJ” Deasy & Harley Graham - HGA
One of the earliest examples of mid century-modern architecture in the UK, Farnley Hey was architect Peter Womersley’s first commission and perfectly encapsulates the philosophies and ideas behind modernist design.