McIntyre River Residence

The June 1956 issue of Vogue in the US commented that the house was "like some exotic bird of paradise perched high on the densely wooded bank.

"[1] The McIntyre River Residence is located at 2 Hodgson Street in Kew, Victoria, Australia approximately 4 km from the Melbourne CBD.

Given the difficult terrain and the consequently limited means of construction that could be employed, it is no surprise that the McIntyre River Residence is a largely extruded, removed form, from the surface of the ground.

With no member of the 80-foot (24 m) long truss bigger than 2.5 in (64 mm), the house is very lightweight and even bounces at either end, some 40 ft (12 m) from the cantilever point.

Most commonly found in domestic buildings, it inspired and provoked many architects who lived and worked in Australia's capital cities.

The large glassed areas that are rhythmically articulated by timber mullions evenly spaced throughout the house are also testament to the typical features of the style.

Finally, a clear receptibility to the land and vegetation that surround the site typifies the Melbourne Regional Style's influence in the McIntyre River Residence and the house's strong link with the Australian climate and Australia's outdoor lifestyle.