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Cater House

Located in the leafy Canberra suburb of Red Hill, and designed by Russell Jack in 1964, the Cater House is an excellent example of late Sydney Regional architecture.

Enduring relevance On its completion in 1965, Russell Jack’s Cater House was declared Canberra’s best house of the year and awarded the Canberra Medallion. The Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA) acknowledged the home in 2001, with a special 25-year award. It was recognised again in 2008 under the ACT Heritage Act for ‘exhibiting outstanding design or aesthetic qualities valued by the community.’

Planned introversion Jack’s primary design goal was to position the house close to Mugga Way, realising expansive views, while maintaining privacy for the residents. Screened from external view, the Cater House features internal walled courtyards and separate public and private areas. This facilitates domestic seclusion and relaxed living. The Cater House follows the site’s slope and site over three levels.

• Date
  1965
• Client
  RV & BH Cater
• Site
  1,393 m²
• GFA
  200 m²

• Awards
• 2001
  Royal Australian Institute of Architects (RAIA)
  ACT 25 Year Award