By Jennifer Binns Design
The Legge Street House was a new build designed to provide flexible living configurations with maximum spatial function and amenity in a compact footprint. The dwelling captures expansive mountain views and borrows from the natural surrounds to enhance the sense of space. The design utilises passive solar design, natural ventilation and a central thermal heat mass to provide an energy-efficient dwelling.
Photographer: Matt Thompson Photography
Jennifer completed her Bachelor of Design in Melbourne in 1997 and after a stint as a Furniture Designer became involved in residential building design. In 1999 she moved to Tasmania to establish and run a theatre with her partner and, whilst absorbing herself in life in a small rural community, undertook further design studies and the ever-expanding field of building design has held her focus ever since.
Jennifer has been working as a sole practitioner for the last 10 years, continuing to grow her successful design practice. She adores living on Tasmania's east coast and has thrived being involved in community architecture, meeting the opportunities presented by a growing awareness of environmental sustainability and responsibility.
As well as residential projects, Jennifer has been involved in small commercial projects and urban design and planning, and has worked within development services for local government.
Jennifer is an Accredited Building Practitioner and is a member of the Building Designers Association of Tasmania.