A Contemporary Reimagining of Robin Boyd’s Fenner House
Sally McGarry grew up in the Fenner House – a significant 1950s house designed by Robin Boyd in Canberra’s Red Hill – that inspired her own family home, Las Palmas.
Designed by DUO Architects in association with Davis Architects, the Byron Bay hinterland property is an entirely new build that captures the mid-century style of Boyd’s original, while responding to its very different site.
The property is home to Sally, her husband Matt, and three boys, and is also available to rent part-time as accommodation.
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Las Palmas is a home and part-time accomodation venue in Myocum, NSW. Photo – Tom Ferguson. Styling – Duo Architects and Sally McGarry
The design is inspired by Robin Boyd’s Fenner House where owner Sally McGarry grew up. Photo – Tom Ferguson. Styling – Duo Architects and Sally McGarry
The top storey contains a generous verandah which looks out over the Coral Sea. Photo – Cieran Murphy.
The house was designed by architect Shane Thompson to unfold with the seasons. Photo – Cieran Murphy.
Straddie contains an abundance of native flora and fauna from whales and manta rays to natural gorges and pristine beaches. Photo – Cieran Murphy.
Photo – Adam Gibson.
Photo – Adam Gibson.
Each of the Five Acres cabins has a slightly different colour palette – pictured here, the Barley cabin with kitchenette clad in Laminex AbsoluteMatte Earth surfaces. Interiors by Belle Bright.  Photo – Marnie Hawson.
Each cabin has a toasty open fire for those cosy winter nights! Photo – Marnie Hawson.
Photo – Marnie Hawson.
Wombat Lodge is a converted shearing shed, turned three bedroom holiday house. Photo – Ness Vanderburgh.
Wombat Lodge is a cosy family retreat, with rustic, moody interiors by Melbourne based Emily Fitzgerald. Photos – Ness Vanderburgh
The main level contains a living and dining room in the one space cantilevered out over the bottom floor. Photo – Nic Gossage.
Windows run the length of this valley-facing level giving panoramic views out over the gorgeous scenery. Photo – Nic Gossage.
The sublime views out over the Blue Mountains. Mount Solitary and the Three Sisters rock formation can be spotted across the valley. Photo – Nic Gossage.
Views from the sleep out. Photos – Jessie Prince. Styling – Sarah Ellison
This new accomodation is located in Bangalow, about 20 minutes from Byron Bay. Photos – Jessie Prince. Styling – Sarah Elliso
The original buildings on site were built in the ’70s. Photos – Jessie Prince. Styling – Sarah Ellison
A Colourful Log Cabin Surrounded By Forestland
Insert crackling fire here. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.
Sage green bunk beds perfectly complement the timber walls and ceiling. Photo – Nikole Ramsay.
