monaro plateau homestead restores 19th century stone cottage

Rodney Moss and Josh Mulford Architects, in collaboration with Sally Hieatt Interiors, complete a family farmhouse on the Monaro Plateau in Australia , near Canberra. Designed as a contemporary extension to an existing late nineteenth century stone cottage, Monaro Plateau Homestead combines restoration and new construction to create a unified rural home. Working with structural engineer Ken Murtagh and builder Mark Loader, the team introduces a new pavilion connected to the original farmhouse. Together, the structures frame expansive views across the rugged Monaro landscape, balancing heritage character with a contemporary architectural response.

the project combines restoration and new construction | all images Rodney Moss & Josh Mulford Architects

steel pavilion and cottage define living and sleeping zones

The newly built pavilion houses the main living areas and master bedroom within a lightweight steel frame.…