Monaro Plateau House is renovating the 19th century stone cottage
Rodney Moss and Josh Mulford Architects, in partnership with Sally Hieatt Interiors, are completing one family farmhouse on the Monaro Plateau at Australianear Canberra. Designed as a modern extension to an existing late nineteenth century stone cottage, Monaro Plateau Homestead combines restoration and new construction to create a single farm house. Working with structural engineer Ken Murtagh and builder Mark Loader, the team presents a new pavilion linked to the original farmhouse. Together, the structures frame expansive views of the rugged Monaro landscape, balancing cultural 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 gazebo houses the main living areas and master bedroom within a lightweight steel frame. The service zones are enclosed in precast concrete panels, complementing the texture and solidity of the original stonework.
Children’s and guest bedrooms are renovated in the renovated cottage, creating a clear separation between communal and private spaces. Large wooden-framed sliding glass doors connect both structures, opening the interior to the surrounding landscape.
the house is designed as a modern extension to an existing late nineteenth century stone cottage
The Australian country house defines sustainable rural living
The pavilion incorporates a natural ventilation strategy that draws in cool prevailing breezes to regulate the indoor climate. Its roof collects rainwater for domestic use, while an integrated wastewater treatment system supports sustainable operation on site. Raw and industrial in expression, the new addition is designed as a resilient architectural response to the extremes of the Australian environment, ensuring longevity while remaining closely connected to its rural context.
raw and industrial in expression, the new addition is designed as a resilient architectural response to its surroundings
