Arriving into the property from atop a crest means the first sighting of The Longhouse is at a distance. The building forms a datum line in the middle ground, echoing the horizon beyond. Continue along the winding drive and the building disappears behind dense trees. Once it re-emerges, visitors can see straight through the open portal to the countryside beyond. Gentle landscaping of mounds and miniature hills softens the rectilinear form. The Lodge is designed by Partners Hill Architects @partnershill in the town of Daylesford, Victoria, Australia. The photography is by Rory Gardiner @arorygardiner