Inspired by great Indian palaces, artist Ken Johnson created in the outback Byron Bay a luxurious home that, literally sense, is a work of art. Ken is one of Australia’s most successful artists specializing in sculptures and paintings. He and his wife Gale bought 20 hectares of land in 2000, and began to independently build their Taj Mahal, in surrounded by 1000 year old sandalwood. As a result they got a unique and so rich in detail house that impossible to understand at a glance.
Ken traveled extensively in India and was always inspired. architecture, and Gail lived there part of her life, so move part of Indian culture with them to Australia was their joint a dream. Ken is currently building a medical center for locals in the foothills of the Himalayas.
Due to the relief and roughness, it seems that the house stood on this place for several centuries. The atmosphere of an Indian house carved statues and idols supported by the territory support. The crocodile near the pool and the kangaroo seem almost real. resting under the wall. Orchard with exotic fruits, lush flower beds, tree ferns and birds of paradise are wonderful get along with ancient sculptures.
The artist’s paintings hanging around the house show him love of the sea and old buildings. Many home decoration, carpets, furniture and even tiles were brought from India, Bali, Turkey. But there is here are local finds, such as wooden tables from the living room. Take a closer look!
- HOUSE OF A LITTLE DREAM
- DREAM HOUSE FOR ROMANTICS
- BEAUTIFUL HOUSE FROM CONCEPTO ARQUITECTURA
- COZY WOODEN HOUSE IN THE CHILE RESERVE
- BIG AND COZY HOUSE AT LAKE
- LITTLE STONE HOUSE IN THE MOUNTAINS FROM PERU
