The home takes its name from the bush hammer, a traditional tool used to texture stone, reflecting the spirit and care embedded in the project. This is architecture shaped by hand, where honesty in material and attention to craft guide every decision. The stone walls carry the marks of their making, the timber speaks of the land from which it was sourced, and the metalwork serves as a quiet complement rather than decoration. Together, these elements create a home that feels grounded, enduring, and intimately connected to the surrounding landscape.

Bush Hammer is organised through a straightforward spatial hierarchy shaped by views, privacy, and the natural slope of the site. The home contains four ensuite bedrooms, with the master suite oriented to capture key views while maintaining privacy from the shared living spaces.

The main living spaces are aligned to the primary view axis, allowing the lounge, dining room, and family room to benefit from consistent daylight and natural ventilation. The verandah extends this sequence outdoors, creating a direct but sheltered connection to the landscape. The kitchen and dining area operate as a semi-independent zone, maintaining privacy from the lounge while remaining accessible for daily use.

Service functions are routed through a secondary circulation path that links discreetly to the domestic staff quarters, ensuring clear distinction between public and service areas.

Symmetry informs the overall organisation of the villa. The plan is composed in three balanced parts, and the window proportions follow a shared system that strengthens visual coherence while opening toward the landscape.

The design responds directly to the terraced site. Arrival and parking occupy the upper level, the main living spaces sit on the central platform, and the gardens extend across the lower terraces. This approach reduces earthworks and allows the structure to settle naturally into the existing terrain.