Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors Completes Off-Grid Howqua River Lodge in Victorian Alps
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Jon Astbury
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Summary
Rob Mills Architecture & Interiors has completed Howqua River Lodge, an off-grid family home in Australia's Victorian Alps. The house is located in the Howqua Valley on land originally purchased by the founder's father, who worked for the forest commission. The home features interiors wrapped in spotted gum timber and is designed to function completely off-grid, blending with its natural alpine surroundings while providing modern comforts for the family.
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Located in the Howqua Valley, the home was designed for the family of the studio's founder, Rob Mills, whose father worked for the Howqua Valley Forest Commission and purchased a plot of land.
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