apartment therapy changing the world, one room at a time

Just how did Dodwell become inspired by the Australian outback? While riding her motorcycle -- solo -- between Melbourne and Perth.

The five-building compound took five years to design and build. It includes Australian art and craft, recycled materials, a wraparound veranda, and a small tower that's an art studio and massage room.

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Images: Matthew Millman