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A STRIKING silhouette

this is not a story about an old woman who lived in a shoe, but is a story about a young man who lives in a coral bommie. Seemingly formed by nature, True North is more than just a family home; it's a coral-shaped architectural masterpiece.

The corner site — a 321m² single block — originally comprised an acquired laneway and stables dating back to the 1880s, with a ramshackle cottage constructed in the 1950s occupying the front.

Owner and architect Tim Hill of TANDEM design studio purchased the property with dual motives. As well as needing a larger home to accommodate his growing family, Tim also wanted

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