Our intentions and actions shape our landscape.
Let’s make them well considered.
Our mission at Forty Four is to construct unique homes that belong to the landscape. Over the years, we’ve gained a reputation for building bespoke homes of architectural significance. Above all, we value respect for nature, quality relationships, and exceptional craftsmanship.
Selected Media & Awards
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‘Northern Winners - Residential"‘
MBA 2021 Excellence in Building Awards.
Book
‘Still: The Slow Home’
By Natalie Walton, 2020
AWARD
Merit “Contract Home” 2021
Stealth House, Alstonvale
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‘Eco-Finca Australiana’
Architectural Digest Mexico, 2020
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‘House tour: a consciously-designed homestead in the Byron Bay hinterland’
Vogue Living, 2020
Award
Bert Evans Apprentice Scholarship, 2019
Award
Apprentice of the Year, 2019
Awarded to Daniel Hosking (rest in peace, little mate)
Article
‘The Range | Byron Bay’
Hunter & Folk, 2019
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‘Home Grown’
Jones Magazine, 2019
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‘A Spectacular Spanish-Influenced Homestead In The Byron Hinterland’
The Design Files, 2019
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‘Inside Emma Lane’s Minimalist Byron Bay Home’
ELLE Magazine, 2019
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‘RANGER (of the Range)’
Resident Dog, 2019
Award
Winner of ‘Best Alteration & Addition’, 2018
Stokers Creek House
A visionary team for visionary building
Led by founder Jakob Murphy, the Forty Four team specialise in the construction of complex, unique renovations and homes of architectural significance, including the complete scope of building work.
Jake was born into the industry knowing that in building, anything is possible. He completed his qualifications under the skilful and expert direction of Sydney’s most renowned building company, Bellevarde Constructions.
“Beauty is the harmony of function and form.”
— Alvar Aalto
