Igloo House

Igloo House is a residential building in Mosman with distinctive arched garages and a lightweight concrete structure elevated on pillars above a cliff. The design uses flat-slab construction methods instead of heavy foundations and sits along the waterfront.

Renowned architect Harry Seidler designed the house between 1952 and 1953 for a British solicitor seeking to settle in Australia. This project marked a turning point in how residential architecture developed in the region.

The house reflects 1950s residential culture through its modern design and open spaces, showing how people wanted to live in that era. This approach shaped how homeowners thought about contemporary living and what they expected from their houses.

The house sits on Parriwi Road with parking nearby and connects to pathways linking the beach and waterfront promenade. Visitors should remember this is a private residence and can only be admired from outside.

Engineer Peter Owen Miller pioneered a specialized concrete ceiling technique here for residential homes in Australia for the first time. This method eliminated the need for heavy expensive foundations and saved time during construction.

Location: New South Wales

Inception: 1953

GPS coordinates: -33.81110,151.24670

Latest update: December 12, 2025 07:50