Lasting impressions

SHAWOOD was established in Japan by Sekisui House in 1995 as a result of demand for a highly engineered housing construction system that displayed resistance and durability to the country’s extreme weather conditions, in particular earthquakes.

In addition, SHAWOOD also catered to Japanese demand for “houses of the future”, delivering technologies that create and support comfortable, harmonious and healthy lifestyles. SHAWOOD have now constructed over 70,000 homes globally, with a consistent roll out of more than 4,000 per year.

SHAWOOD was brought to Australia by Sekisui House in 2012 as part of their commitment to create positive and sustainable communities for all Australians.

SHAWOOD understands the desire for modern simplicity and clean lines, and draws on considered Japanese philosophies, married with a practical understanding of the Australian lifestyle.

Mitsuharu Yachi

Master Architect, Sekisui House

Housing & Research Institute – Kyoto

Sekisui House’s dedicated research and development facility in Kyoto Japan, focuses on the delivery of advanced technologies, design innovation and liveability

SHAWOOD launched in Japan

The first SHAWOOD home was constructed in Japan in 1995

SHAWOOD launched at The Hermitage

The first SHAWOOD home was delivered at The Hermitage, Gledswood Hills, Australia in 2014

SHAWOOD - a complete designer home

SHAWOOD’s ongoing commitment to deliver complete designer homes in Australia is evident at The Hermitage, Gledswood Hills

SHAWOOD's growing portfolio

The portfolio of SHAWOOD homes comprises over 20 distinctive designs, from boutique terraces to expansive double storey residences

SHAWOOD’s lasting impressions

The craftsmanship of a SHAWOOD home can be felt in every join and every finishing touch. The care and attention invested into each home isn’t just about the precise and detailed construction – the quality of life that an owner experiences is just as important.

SHAWOOD’s Japanese heritage permeates the design principles and gives each dwelling an organic sense of consideration, space and intelligent function.