Although extremely picturesque, this house by MRTN Architects is on fairly rough terrain. Former grazing land, the region has recently experienced severe drought – with much of the property denuded by grazing cattle. For the owners, wanting a new house on the fringe of Tamworth in northern New South Wales, the result shows what can be achieved when climate is as considered as the design – with the home receiving a regional architecture award from the Australian Institute of Architects (NSW Chapter).