Pepper & Well Renovate Paul Couch's Harley House into Lumeah in Macedon
Pepper & Well has completed Lumeah, a meticulous renovation of one of the best-preserved houses by modernist architect Paul Couch. The project, finished in 2025, is located in Macedon, within the territory of the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung nation. Originally known as Harley House, the residence was designed as a highly refined composition of exposed concrete, bluestone, timber, stainless steel, and Stramit compressed straw panels, with no painted surfaces. The renovation was curated by Miwa Negoro, and Tom Ross photographed the project. The work falls under the categories of houses and renovation. The original article is available in English on ArchDaily.
Key facts
- Pepper & Well are the architects behind the Lumeah renovation.
- The project was completed in 2025.
- Lumeah is a renovation of Harley House, originally designed by Paul Couch.
- The house is located in Macedon, on Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung country.
- The original design features exposed concrete, bluestone, timber, stainless steel, and Stramit compressed straw panels.
- No painted surfaces were used in the original house.
- Miwa Negoro curated the project.
- Tom Ross photographed the renovation.
Entities
Artists
- Paul Couch
- Miwa Negoro
- Tom Ross
Institutions
- Pepper & Well
- ArchDaily
Locations
- Macedon
- Australia
- Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung
- Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung Country