Glenn Murcutt and Matt Chan graduated from UNSW Built Environment 34 years apart.

The Ockens House was the third house Murcutt ever designed.

After the original owners moved out the house was unloved and inhabited by termites.

A new family saw it's former glory through the delapidation and brought in Matt Chan to save this wonderful piece of architectural history.

READ THE ORIGIAL STORY IN THE SYDNEY MORNING HERALD HERE

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