cottage, streetscape, picket fence, Proske

Jerry's House

Status

Complete

Type

Residential

Collaborators

  • Architecture: Proske  / 
  • Interior: Proske  / 
  • Styling: Proske  / 
  • Build: DuBois Building  / 
  • Landscape: Landskap

Photographer

Thurston Empson

Nestled within a row of single-fronted workers’ cottages, Jerry’s House is a considered response to its compact 233m² site and a clear vision for a downsized, yet uncompromised, lifestyle.

pivot window, steel framed, stucco, crazy paving, sliding doors, inside outside, courtyard, Proske
dog, sliding door, bluestone, cottage, kitchen, timber joinery, rafters, Proske
rafter, linen, curtain, Grazia & Co, kitchen, island, Proske

The design brief prioritised entertaining, seamless indoor-outdoor living, and adaptability for transient visits from family and friends. At its heart, however, this project was about creating a sanctuary for Jerry, the Vizsla —a space where he could follow the sun through the seasons and enjoy an intimate connection to greenery.

Architectural narrative revolves around compression and release. Low connections to existing structures amplify the impact of soaring new spaces bathed in northern light. Interiors and architecture were conceived holistically, with integrated joinery enhancing flow and creating an illusion of greater spatial freedom. A restrained material palette underscores the ethos of doing more with less — less footprint, more light, volume, and purpose.

Timber veneer, zellige tile, natural stone, ZETR, Proske
stone bathroom, powder, Proske, stone basin, mirror

Jerry’s House exemplifies thoughtful downsizing without compromise. It is a home that fosters clarity, connection to nature, and shared moments with loved ones.

bluestone, verandah, batten fence, picket fence, crazy paving, Proske

Located on Kaurna Country