As well as building a house that was environmentally sensitive and well connected with the outdoors, the pair also wanted to create a relaxed, beachy feel, which they achieved with natural materials and a free-flowing layout. Spanning just 1,453 square feet (135sqm), the home is formed from two pods, clad in sheet metal and spotted gum timber.

One pod contains the lounge, kitchen and dining room, while the other houses three bedrooms and a bathroom. One of the most expensive parts of the project at AU$16,000 (£7.7k/$10.2k) was the sliding door that connects the living room to the garden. Nigel described this element as "the most exciting day on-site". To cover the cost of the glass, the couple chose to scale down the bathroom.

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