Australian architecture studio Edition Office designed a home that displays a striking contrast to its natural surroundings, while also maintaining a deep immersion in them.Image: Ben HoskingLocated in Federal, New South Wales, Australia, Federal House stands out through its black pigmented concrete and black timber battens amidst the green, hinterland location. The home is positioned on the slope of its hillside site.Image: Ben HoskingIt draws on Australias colonial homestead and verandah typology, which is reflected in the projects living and bedroom spaces that extend into a covered outdoor space. This expansion allows for a variety of different interactions with the surrounding landscape.Image: Ben HoskingFederal Houses design was driven by the clients desire to have a home-as-sanctuary, that functions as a space of respite. The homes shared living spaces are located in both the north and south sides of a central garden, allowing for layered social opportunities, whi...