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Mercury
2 days ago
- Business
- Mercury
Masterwork in three movements, award-winning Triptych for sale
An escape. A sanctuary. A place of artistic inspiration. There is nothing quite like this 100-acre property in Koonya, a home that was boldly designed and expertly crafted to create a unique living experience. Simple, clean, and does justice to the stunning Tasmanian environment — this was the brief for Triptych from Glue Society artist-director Jonathan Kneebone to his architects at Room 11. Mr Kneebone said his properties at Koonya are a deliberate attempt to live up to the location in a way that adds to the experience of the site. 'We set out to create buildings which felt artistic in their own right — so they immediately engage you,' he said. 'But once inside each of the spaces, your experience of that landscape is transformed in some way. 'The main house, glass house and folly all provide a totally immersive and instantly inspirational feeling. 'And those feelings don't diminish with time. They get under your skin and live with you. 'They work like a favourite painting, or a cherished personal item.' MORE: Shut out: Hobart homebuyers face $64k income hike Did you fall in love with The Barn? We all did Double the fun: Buy one or both of these superb West Hobart homes Triptych is listed for sale with The Agency Hobart and Sydney Sotheby's International Realty. The Agency property partner Georgie Rayner described visiting the property as an otherworldly, unforgettable experience. She said it is one of those special homes where there was nothing quite like seeing it in person. 'The architecture is extraordinary and stunning. The feeling when standing in the space and what has been created is overwhelming, impressive and so very Tasmanian,' Mrs Rayner said. 'Nothing I've seen compares. Triptych has a sense of freedom and escapism, and as soon as you arrive the feeling is almost visceral, like a weight instantly lifts from your shoulders.' Triptych is set on over 40ha across two titles on the Tasman Peninsula, just one hour from Hobart Airport. This landmark estate comprises three architectural forms: The Blunt House, The Glass House, and The Folly, or, as it is sometimes called, The Pulmonum. The Blunt House is low, sculptural and elemental, a three-bedroom, two-bathroom dwelling that invites you to be still. Its horizontal form and minimal palette are grounded in the landscape, its interiors designed to frame moments: the first light over Norfolk Bay, the wild rush of weather, the quiet of dusk. It is both a shelter and a stage for the natural theatre beyond its walls. From the entry, descending downstairs and then opening into a long hall that beckons you forward, there is a pull towards the gigantic view of the landscape. There is a lightheartedness to the design too, a sense of whimsical fun, such as the sheepskin cupboards; a bath that is at floor level, with mirrors under the benches that are unnoticeable until you are in the tub; and one of the bedrooms features a horizontal window where the view is only revealed when you lie down. The Glass House is an exercise in radical transparency, and from afar looks to be two parallel lines set against the landscape. Suspended lightly above the earth, it dissolves the barrier between interior and exterior. Here, inspiration is drawn from the slow rhythm of the tides, the dance of light, and the raw elegance of Tasmania's bushland. It is part modernist homage, part shack. If your shack features four glass walls that can, when desired, be opened to the outdoors. Only the bathroom is enclosed. There is, however, also an easy solution for night-time privacy at bedtime. The Folly is a playful sculptural intervention in the landscape. A place for pause, play or for quiet reflection. Mrs Rayner said privacy is ensured, and not only by the vast land. It also comes from the way and the place in which these dwellings were designed and built in harmony with the landscape. 'It is not unlike a Mona experience. It is bold and mind-blowing. Your first time visiting Triptych will leave you breathless, like you are floating,' she said. 'It is art as much as architecture. While minimalist, Triptych is also warm, comfortable and inviting. It is a magical, tactile, textural experience.' Listed for sale by The Agency Hobart and Sydney Sotheby's International Realty, No.67 & 75 Grooms Hill Rd, Koonya will be sold at auction on July 14 at 5pm.
Yahoo
12-03-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Meet the candidates running for Stevens Point Council District 7 in the April 1 election
STEVENS POINT − Incumbent Mary Kneebone will face challenger Tim Johnson for the District 7 seat on the Stevens Point City Council in the April 1 election. Alderpersons serve a two-year term. To learn more about registering to vote and to find your polling place, visit My Vote Wisconsin. The Stevens Point Journal asked each of the candidates to address important issues in the district and why they are running for the position. Residence: Stevens Point Age: 46 Occupation and education: Desktop support technician at Sentry Insurance Company Relevant experience: No government experience. Campaign website/Facebook page: Tim Johnson for City Council on Facebook Residence: Stevens Point Age: 75 Occupation and education: Retired; bachelor's degree in resource management from the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point and master's degree in urban and regional planning from UW-Madison Relevant experience: I worked as a neighborhood planner with the City of Dallas Housing Department, where I conducted monthly meetings with neighborhood groups in three target areas. I also conducted activities in a neighborhood identified as underserved under the Walker Consent Decree. Campaign website/Facebook page: Kneebone District 7 on Facebook Johnson: In the same spirit of the founding fathers, I'm a concerned citizen who wants to effect change for my community. Kneebone: I want to see the completion of the Plover River Crossing project. It will provide a bike/pedestrian option besides Highway 10 that safely connects both sides of Interstate 39. I want to expand the Hall Nature Preserve I envisioned and brought to fruition last fall. I want to continue to speak for residents on fixed incomes threatened by rising taxes. I want to ensure that the city can help supply truly affordable housing by looking at new housing solutions. Johnson: I listen to all points of view and will change a position if it impacts my district positively, not just myself. Anyone who offers a sound point should never be dismissed. Always listen and evaluate before making a decision. Kneebone: I have had the privilege of serving the residents of District 7 for 10 years. I pride myself on being responsive to constituent concerns and know how to effect change. The city has an alley maintenance program as a result of a complaint by my constituent. Residents reached out to me to ask for the option to park on the street without having to pay. I brought the issue forward and overnight parking is now free. Johnson: My primary concern is safety and budgeting. I'm not a fan of spending money for spending sake. It is not the city's money. It's the taxpayers money. The city is only stewards of it, and we need to be sound stewards. Kneebone: I believe the most pressing issue we face is how to meet the demand for services without taxing people out of their homes. State statutes limit many things local governments can do to raise money. Department budgets have not increased in four years. Any extra income has gone into cost of living raises for city staff. State increases in shared revenue would help ease budget shortfalls. Future councils may have to make some very hard decisions such as what services to cut back or eliminate because there just isn't enough revenue. Johnson: Many are concerned with road diets and the proposed changes to Business 51. I would look at all options on the table and weigh the pros and cons of them all. Then make an informed decision. I would elicit input from those in my district, holding town halls. The voter lives here. They have the biggest stake in any city changes as they're the ones impacted by them. Kneebone: I get a few complaints about potholes and possible code violations. I mostly hear about how high taxes are. The conundrum is how to provide a certain level of service without raising taxes. There are no easy answers but one good method is to continue to expand the tax base with new housing and commercial and manufacturing construction. City staff continue to seek appropriate development, and I have supported their efforts with my votes. Johnson: First and foremost, look to what the citizens want. While the council has to make the decision, all council members should be in touch with the needs of the voters. My personal opinion would be to use that property to create more commercial properties/restaurants to better serve our community. Kneebone: I would support staff seeking an appropriate industrial development. I would consider adding a rail spur to make East Park more attractive to an industry looking to start or expand a business. I support a mixed-usedevelopment on the former Shopko site. We need commercial and housing, so I envision businesses on the ground floor with a mix of affordable and market-rate rentals. I would like to see some green space with benches or a small performance area. We need a place where folks can sit with their kids or grandkids and watch a musician play. More local news: Stevens Point Personnel Committee ends debate over city administrator position More local news: Here's what a zoning code rewrite would mean for Stevens Point property owners Erik Pfantz covers local government and education in central Wisconsin for USA TODAY NETWORK - Wisconsin and values his background as a rural Wisconsinite. Contact him at epfantz@ This article originally appeared on Stevens Point Journal: April 2025 election: Stevens Point City Council District 7 candidates
