award winner | sekisui house
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supremely stylish enclave of 38 boutique
SHAWOOD terrace homes, Ravenwood is an
award-winning development nestled within
The Hermitage at Gledswood Hills, a premier
320-hectare masterplanned community set
among rolling green hills and scenic open
spaces, just 55km from Sydney’s CBD.
SHAWOOD by Sekisui House sets new
standards for human-centric design, offering a complete lifestyle
choice. The striking, natural architecture of these SHAWOOD
residences is in harmony with their natural surrounds and each
home has been crafted with meticulous attention to detail.
“Yutaka is the Japanese word for richness of experience and
is one of the core values of SHAWOOD,” says Craig D’Costa,
General Manager, The Hermitage and NSW Home Building.
“Ravenwood’s contemporary terraces are designed and
constructed to align with fi ve key performance elements:
health and wellbeing, thermal comfort, acoustic balancing
and energy effi ciency. This is evident throughout, from the
considered placement of windows to capture surrounding
views and natural light, to the use of advanced draught
control detailing to minimise energy use. It’s this performance
that provides enhanced
levels of general comfort
and liveability that
stems from a philosophy
honouring nature, quality
and longevity, creating
timeless homes that
function effortlessly.”
The unique
SHAWOOD construction
system uses engineered
laminated timber posts
and beams which are
combined systematically to achieve the exact and most
effi cient load-bearing design. These structural timbers are
inherently strong and capable of spanning wide spaces to
deliver internal architectural features synonymous with a
SHAWOOD home. All structural timbers are eco-certifi ed,
guaranteeing they are sustainably sourced, and are chosen
for their superior quality, consistency and longevity.
“Structural components are manufactured in Sekisui
House’s own Manufacturing and Quality Control CentreHonouring nature
These meticulously crafted homes offer enhanced liveability
Craig D’Costa,
General Manager,
The Hermitage and NSW
Home Building