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Monaghan Farm

This is a lifestyle estate of about 500 hectares immediately north of Lanseria. It is a gated community based on food-security which is aligned to nature conservation rather than the golf-estate principles, which contribute to the sustainability of the community. The approach is wide ranging from exploring alternative architectural principles, building methods, house services and animal husbandry.

This project is a thorough and comprehensive investigation of alternatives that exist to the status quo of contemporary urban living. It could be countered that the proposal is exclusive but there are many principles offered that could be considered for broader adaptation. It speaks to societal issues and explores a unique opportunity in an anthropologically sensitive area. The project is celebrated for its analysis of an existing situation and its offering of a variety of solutions for sustainable lifestyles while still keeping close to a suburban experience.

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