Bright House

An alpine haven that makes the most of its surrounds.

After many happy holidays in the area, our clients John and Julie found a spectacular site with a view in Bright and decided to build a house. They engaged Bower as their architects and interior designers after a previous happy project together, the Brighton Townhouses. This new house in Victoria’s Alpine region is to be a haven for holidays and their future retirement. The home is designed to make the most of the surrounding views, be light filled, timeless, low-maintenance and above all, to be nurturing retreat.  

The form of the house follows the shape of the site, sloping down the steep pitch to frame views to the south. A striking pop up roof and high window gathers northern daylight and treetop views into the centre of the house.  The distinctive steel entry shroud and bridge creates a sense of arrival at Bright House. The latter also makes the house accessible for its owners as they gather years during their retirement. The interiors feature a robust and timeless palette of materials including Local Glenrowan granite and sustainably sourced timber.