Simon Hayward Design

28/08/2026

16/02/2025

A couple of internal shots of this home at Camden Head which was completed in 2023.

Architect and Energy Assessor:
Builder:
Photos: Ashleigh Perriott

09/02/2025

This house design accounted for an approved 9m-tall upslope neighbour, which caused overshadowing, privacy issues and limited access to winter sun. To maximize sunlight and cross ventilation, we used a long, linear floor plan and positioned the house higher on the site. For privacy from the neighbour’s south-facing deck while optimizing winter sun, we incorporated high-level north glazing to bring light in from above while reducing a direct line of sight.

Architect and Energy Assessor: Simon Hayward
Builder: Lighthouse Beach Constructions:
Material Selections: Selection Studio Australia

19/09/2023

21/10/2022

Now complete project in Port Macquarie. A very narrow site: 10m wide by 50m long. The building form has been broken in the middle with a double height space over the dining area to allow winter sun right through to the living areas at the back (South end) of the house. The living areas have connection to the Canals to the south while maintaining good daylighting and winter sun. The Long east west walls step in and out to help capture breezes from the north and south.

14/10/2022

Dooragan, North Brother Mountain, Big Brother. Covered deck making the most of the views at Camden Head

Builder: Gunning Homes

09/09/2022

Ironbark cladding turning silver. Deep set windows provide shade to the glass while providing deep storage areas inside.

Builder: Gunning Homes

12/08/2022

Project at Camden Head nearing completion.

Builder: Gunning Homes

17/06/2022

Rivver House. Linear floor plan – angled slightly across the site to maximise north orientation, river views and access to north easterly breezes. Being one of the lowest lying lots in Dunbogan the house was required to have a habitable floor level 3m above ground.

Builder Michael Knowles