Casa Catedral: A Rural Weekend Retreat in Thornton, Victoria
JAK Architecture has completed Casa Catedral, a 245 m² new residential building in Thornton, Victoria, Australia. Situated on a rural hillside property with views of the Cathedral Ranges, the project was designed as a low-maintenance weekend retreat for a family seeking a strong connection to the surrounding landscape. The home serves as a place for hosting guests, relaxation, and being fully present in the environment. Key collaborators include curator Miwa Negoro, photographer Tasha Tylee, contractor Hedger Construction, and interior stylist Sylvie Goetz. Materials and products were sourced from Eco Outdoor, Eco Timber, Fibonacci Stone, Laminex, Porters Paints, and Volker Haug. The project is categorized under residential architecture and is expected to be completed in 2026.
Key facts
- Casa Catedral is a new residential building in Thornton, Victoria, Australia.
- The project covers 245 m² and is expected to be completed in 2026.
- It is designed as a low-maintenance weekend retreat for a family.
- The site is a rural hillside property with views of the Cathedral Ranges.
- JAK Architecture is the lead architecture firm.
- Miwa Negoro served as curator, and Tasha Tylee as photographer.
- Hedger Construction was the contractor, and Sylvie Goetz handled interior styling.
- Suppliers include Eco Outdoor, Eco Timber, Fibonacci Stone, Laminex, Porters Paints, and Volker Haug.
Entities
Artists
- Miwa Negoro
- Sylvie Goetz
- Tasha Tylee
Institutions
- JAK Architecture
- Hedger Construction
- Eco Outdoor
- Eco Timber
- Fibonacci Stone
- Laminex
- Porters Paints
- Volker Haug
- Jak Architecture
Locations
- Thornton
- Victoria
- Australia
- Cathedral Ranges