Nestled in the Adelaide Hills, 'The Modern Barn' is a reflection of it's site. Earthy, honest, and moody materials make this family home a lovely statement piece. With two wings and a central living space, this building brief was executed with maximizing views and creating multiple escapes for family members. Overlooking a north facing escarpment, the deck and pool overlook a stunning hills landscape and completes this building. reminiscent of a barn, but with all the luxuries.

サロンへの入り口は、深い軒の出に天然木の板張りを施した印象的な仕上がりとなった。玄関横の大きな窓から、店内の様子を伺うことができる。
他の地域にあるモダンスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ホール (黒い壁、コンクリートの床、木目調のドア、グレーの床、板張り天井、塗装板張りの壁) の写真

This lakefront diamond in the rough lot was waiting to be discovered by someone with a modern naturalistic vision and passion. Maintaining an eco-friendly, and sustainable build was at the top of the client priority list. Designed and situated to benefit from passive and active solar as well as through breezes from the lake, this indoor/outdoor living space truly establishes a symbiotic relationship with its natural surroundings. The pie-shaped lot provided significant challenges with a street width of 50ft, a steep shoreline buffer of 50ft, as well as a powerline easement reducing the buildable area. The client desired a smaller home of approximately 2500sf that juxtaposed modern lines with the free form of the natural setting. The 250ft of lakefront afforded 180-degree views which guided the design to maximize this vantage point while supporting the adjacent environment through preservation of heritage trees. Prior to construction the shoreline buffer had been rewilded with wildflowers, perennials, utilization of clover and meadow grasses to support healthy animal and insect re-population. The inclusion of solar panels as well as hydroponic heated floors and wood stove supported the owner’s desire to be self-sufficient. Core ten steel was selected as the predominant material to allow it to “rust” as it weathers thus blending into the natural environment.

シカゴにある高級な中くらいなインダストリアルスタイルのおしゃれな玄関ロビー (白い壁、コンクリートの床、木目調のドア、グレーの床、表し梁、レンガ壁) の写真

Large cedar front door
パースにある広いコンテンポラリースタイルのおしゃれな玄関ドア (グレーの壁、コンクリートの床、木目調のドア、グレーの床、レンガ壁) の写真

The oversize pivot door secures the home, whilst louvres allow breezes to filter through. The home feels spacious and well lit, contrasting to the dark evening outside. Smooth polished concrete with an exposed aggregate leads you into the home.

The timber front door proclaims the entry, whilst louvre windows filter the breeze through the home. The living areas remain private, whilst public areas are visible and inviting. A bespoke entry bench provides a space to pause before entering the home.

The timber front door proclaims the entry, whilst louvre windows filter the breeze through the home. The living areas remain private, whilst public areas are visible and inviting. A bespoke letterbox and entry bench tease the workmanship within.

Nestled in the Adelaide Hills, 'The Modern Barn' is a reflection of it's site. Earthy, honest, and moody materials make this family home a lovely statement piece. With two wings and a central living space, this building brief was executed with maximizing views and creating multiple escapes for family members. Overlooking a north facing escarpment, the deck and pool overlook a stunning hills landscape and completes this building. reminiscent of a barn, but with all the luxuries.