In February 2021, the Gidgegannup fires tore through the landscape, leaving devastation in their wake. Tragically, many families faced the heartbreaking loss of their homes. For one family, the only surviving remnant of their original house was the suspended concrete floor slab. Today, that home has been rebuilt thanks to award-winning A. Di Bucci & Son who constructed the home on the surviving concrete slab.
The owner’s decision to do so was as much an emotional one as it was practical, building on a connection to the past, a memory of what once was. At the 2024 Master Builders Association WA Housing Excellence Awards, the home was awarded Best Contract Home $800k – $1mil providing the owners a wonderful home that now looks toward the future.
The new residence is a double brick and metal roofed structure which has been built with fire resistant materials throughout. The exterior of the home features tumbled reclaimed-look brick that adds to the home’s rustic aesthetic which harmonises beautifully with the surrounding bushland.
With the elderly client’s special needs in mind, the 2 bedroom 2 bathroom layout has been designed for comfort and accessibility. Despite being compact, the low-maintenance interior has a wonderful sense of spaciousness and a strong connection to the outdoors, thanks to the open-plan design and floor to ceiling glass windows that take in the leafy outlook in all directions.
One of the most beautiful features of this Gidgegannup custom home is the wide verandah that encircles the home providing both shade and an additional layer of defense against future fire threats. It offers the perfect place to enjoy lazy afternoons with a book whilst soaking in the stunning native Australian landscape and breathing the clean, country air.
This Gidegannup custom home is more than just a place to live, it’s a symbol of resilience, a space that honours the past and embraces the future. Rebuilt with love, care and the exceptional quality that
A. Di Bucci & Son are renowned for.
A PO Box 479, Morley WA 6953
P 0418 918 987
E dibucci@bigpond.net.au
W adibucci.com.au
