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项目 – 巍峨壮丽的拜伦湾周边，隐匿在如诗如画的山麓之间，坐落着占地55英亩的太阳牧场庄园，它完全颠覆了人们对奢华酒店的刻板印象，用其大胆的设计、富有创意的餐饮和各类设施为宾客提供全方位的享受。庄园中心坐落着Rambler Longhouse主屋，这座带有五间客房的会所既保留了上世纪七十年代加州牧场的魅力，又融合了西班牙风情。室内装修包含兼具怀旧的古董家具与现代感十足的配饰，点缀着当地工匠手制的陶器。另外还有六处能够自给自足的客舍供房客居住。庄园篇幅广阔的场地让人目不暇接，除了住宿之外这里还有标志性的 25 米山坡游泳池、露天用餐凉亭、带壁炉的下沉式休息室以及位于酒店私人小溪上的桑拿浴室等空间。与此同时，各类活动如马术、可可仪式、占星等特色体验使整个度假旅程更添乐趣。在Balanced Earth Architects设计团队的指导下，其建筑完美结合怀旧与现代美学，同时运用了环保的建造理念。室内外空间的融合、精心设计的细节、各类设施的丰富配合，使这处庄园成为一个让人尽情放松、庆祝、尽享奢华的独一无二的度假目的地。

团队 – Balanced Earth Architects总部位于澳大利亚新南威尔士州马伦宾比，由Michael Leung、Jamie Smallwood和Leo Dewitte共同创立。该公司以对可持续发展十分热忱，通过采用天然材料设计被动式建筑，力求最大限度地减少对环境的影响。Balanced Earth Architects的目标是通过精心手工打造的能够固碳的建筑来激发行业的变革。他们最近的获奖项目包括使用生物骨料混凝土建造的Zara Springs木屋群。凭借创造力、环保意识和对优质工艺的追求，Balanced Earth Architects团队正在塑造人与自然和谐发展的未来。

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Project - Nestled in the picturesque Byron Bay hinterland lies Sun Ranch, a 55-acre coastal estate that redefines luxury hospitality. The brainchild of creative visionaries, this meticulously designed property transcends cookie-cutter hotel experiences through its bold design, inventive culinary offerings, and wealth of amenities.

At the heart of Sun Ranch sits The Rambler Longhouse, a five-room guest house exuding ‘70s California Ranch charm mixed with Spanish influences. Its interiors seamlessly blend vintage furnishings with contemporary accents and locally crafted ceramics. Six additional off-grid, self-sufficient guest barns provide further accommodation.

Beyond the lodging, Sun Ranch’s expansive grounds entice guests with spaces like the iconic 25-metre hillside pool, alfresco dining pavilions, a sunken lounge with fireplace, and a floating sauna on the property’s private creek. Custom experiences such as horseback riding, cacao ceremonies and astrology readings further elevate the stay.

Guided by progressive design firm Balanced Earth, Sun Ranch’s architecture skillfully combines nostalgic and modern aesthetics while implementing eco-conscious building practices. With its fluid indoor-outdoor connection, carefully curated design details, and array of amenities, this estate is a one-of-a-kind destination where guests can relax, celebrate and revel in luxury.

Design Team - Based in New South Wales, Australia, Balanced Earth Architects is led by principals Michael Leung, Jamie Smallwood, and Leo Dewitte. United by a passion for sustainability, the firm creates passive designs using natural materials like hempcrete to minimize environmental impact. Balanced Earth aims to inspire change in the building industry through handcrafted, carbon-sequestering architecture. Their award-winning recent projects include the hempcrete Zara Springs retreat cabins. With their creativity, eco-consciousness, and dedication to quality craftsmanship, the Balanced Earth team is shaping a future in which humanity and nature can flourish in harmony.