Re-Generation House
Bendalong
Architect ~ Alexander Symes Architect
Located in North Bendalong, Re-Generation House celebrates the Australian bush, hosting generations of family, and celebrating the regeneration of materials through a circular economy. Re-Generation House retains the site’s existing cottage and provides an additional gabled pavilion, intentionally small in both scale and environmental impact Recycled brick, timber cladding, marble, railway sleepers, sandstone steps, tiles, basins, toilets, mirrors, and joinery have been sourced as second-hand or materials that were on their way to landfill. The collaboration shares a respect for materials and the vision of minimising resource depletion by embracing the circular economy: second hand can be beautiful, robust and high-performance
The dwelling is simple and respectful of its surroundings yet highly considered and crafted to create an example of how we can reuse buildings and materials to create robust structures fit for future climate scenarios.
Photography ~ Barton Taylor
“Keegan recently completed an extension to our little fibro cottage in Bendalong and I have nothing but high praise for him and his team. While small, our project was not straightforward due to the detailed design provided by our architect and our desire to use recycled materials wherever possible. He was totally on board with this concept and very patient, and his attention to detail is evident in every aspect of the construction, from start
to finish. Keegan is honest, straightforward, a good communicator and an excellent builder who operates with integrity. Our extension has recently received an award for Sustainable Architecture in the Australian Institute of Architecture Awards 2023, which is a testament to the exceptional quality of Keegan’s work.”
Jane and Ludo
