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MOSMAN MINKA BY DOWNIE NORTH

When talking about the design of Mosman Minka, Cat Downie and Dan North describe their idea of curating a view, while simultaneously nurturing private spaces. The design of this house was spurred by the desire to live outside as much as possible and, consequently, the need for multiple ways to manage the elements, in particular the western sun. The pursuit of these ideas led them along a design path that was shaped not just by the immediate

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