FEATHERSTON STUDIO BY TWO FEATHERS

The spirit of playful invention and curiosity about the human condition are still palpable in the home that Robin Boyd designed for Grant and Mary Featherston in Ivanhoe, Melbourne (1967–69). This memorable dwelling comprises a series of connected platforms that hover within a singular, triple-height space and is topped with a translucent polycarbonate ceiling. Garden and nature are celebrated both internally and externally, imbuing the home with a subtle and calming atmosphere. What is not so widely published or well known is the granny flat that adjoins the Featherston House, which was built for Mary’s parents. As Mary explains, “These were two self-contained dwellings by