Ironbark Architecture
Ironbark Architecture is a small Sydney architectural studio with bases in the Sutherland Shire and on the Northern Beaches, led by principal architect Chris Freeburn. It designs sustainable homes "that respond to climate, landscape and the way people live", with a strong residential focus alongside heritage, multi-residential, rural and tourism work across Sydney, the Illawarra and beyond.
Its ethos rests on three principles, including "less, but better" – "simplicity, quality and purpose over unnecessary scale" – and a deep connection with place.
On Lunchbox, Tiny Haus fits a family of four into 32 square metres. House Full of Light brings sun into a narrow, south-facing block in Cronulla, Tin Shed House in Gymea is a sustainable take on Australian suburban living, Ailbe's House is a future-proof home on a corner block overlooking the Port Hacking River, and Judge's House 1930 gives a Cronulla bungalow a modern twist.
See Tiny Haus, Tin Shed House and more of their work on Lunchbox below.
Fitting a Family of Four in 32m²: How Much Space Do You Really Need?
The secret to this Tiny Haus's success? Creating easy access to the outdoors, so 32 square metres doesn't feel like 32 square metres.
Harnessing natural light: An innovative solution for a narrow block
Innovative design transforms a challenging south-facing block into a bright, inviting home.
Imagine if more suburban homes looked and functioned like this…
A suburban home designed for the Australian landscape and climate. If our suburbs looked like this, imagine what we could create.
A Future-Proof Home Embraces its Location for Ideal Australian Living
A striking future-proof home designed to blend indoor and outdoor spaces while capturing stunning parkland and river views.
Heritage Meets Modern in Cronulla: A 1930s Bungalow’s Stunning Rebirth
A glass walkway linking old and new? See how this 1930s bungalow embraces change.