Pump House by Branch Studio Architects

It's currently school holidays for many of us kiwis, and this simple, stripped back and relocatable retreat has us dreaming of quieter, less cluttered moments.

The team at Branch Studio Architects in Victoria, Australia originally designed the lakeside getaway to store various pieces of farmland equipment, but the brief morphed over time to become a slightly more extravagant spot for resting, relaxing and watching the world go by, as opposed to a purely functional storage shed!

Such a lovely, subtle use of materials to evoke just the right amount of warmth and character in this idyllic lakeside spot. Follow the link for many more photos and details on the design.

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