Holocene House, Manly, Australia by CplusC Architects

The owners wanted their home to feel like a rainforest creek.

So CplusC designed Holocene House around a living water source shaded by plants. Cleansed by a biofiltration system of polishing ponds, reeds, charcoal and pebbles, water flows from the rear to form a natural swimming pool that animates the dramatic living spaces and expansive outdoor deck.

Tumbling to the entrance in a waterfall, the water is recycled back into the system.

Architect : CplusC

Photography: Renata Dominik, Michael Lassman, Felix Mooneeram