Ballarat Barn
Architecture Residential Ballarat Central, Victoria, Australia
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1. Existing house 2181 px 2316 px 1 MB Print - Low res only |
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2. Living pavillion 2333 px 3500 px 8 MB Print - Low res only |
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3. Terracotta shingles The shingles and timber cladding combine to add texture and layers, distinguishing the addition from the original weatherboard home. 2333 px 3500 px 8 MB Print - Low res only |
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4. Living Pavllion 2333 px 3500 px 7 MB Print - Low res only |
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5. Living room The roof of the addition has a steep, barn-like pitch which is revealed inside and lined with locally sourced silvertop ash to create a grand volume for this special living area. 2333 px 3500 px 6 MB Print - Low res only |
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6. Living room 2333 px 3500 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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7. Hallway 2333 px 3500 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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8. Dining area 2333 px 3500 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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9. Living room Even in the coldest Ballarat winters this home will stay warm, with a heated concrete slab and double glazing to keep the chill out and the inside toasty. In warmer months, the doors slide open to help family life spill outdoors. 2333 px 3500 px 5 MB Print - Low res only |
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10. Bathroom 2333 px 3500 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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11. Kitchen Throughout, a neutral palette of concrete, timber, stone and black cabinetry will draw the eye to the greenery outdoors and create a durable and timeless backdrop as the family grows. 2335 px 3500 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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12. Kitchen 2333 px 3500 px 3 MB Print - Low res only |
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13. External view 3500 px 2333 px 8 MB Print - Low res only |
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14. Kitchen 2333 px 3500 px 4 MB Print - Low res only |
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15. External view The design acts like two pavilions linked to the original home, with a light filled open plan space that opening out onto the garden. 3500 px 2333 px 7 MB Print - Low res only |
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16. Floor plan 3309 px 2339 px 452 KB Print - Low res only |
Description
A shingle clad barn is the perfect living pavilllion for this Ballarat home.
Questions and Answers
What was the brief?
With three children growing up fast, the clients were ready to extend their home, and open it up to their generous north facing backyard. Being a sporty family, they also wanted to incorporate a generous garage big enough for all their outdoor gear, as well as housing a teenager loft space at the top. The clients asked for a deisgn that respected the original heritage home, and were keen to explore a pitched roof and textured materials.
What were the key challenges?
A mature silver birch tree needed to be retained, with the design working around the tree.
Key products used:
Cladding: Nullabor Terracotta roof tiles in Titan, by Monier Roofing
Cladding: Silvertop Ash shiplap cladding from Everists Timber, stained in Porters Palm Beach black
Ceiling lining: Austalian Sustainable Hardwoods Goodwood Shiplap lining boards stained with Porters white wood wash
Bathroom tiles: Urban Ivory porcelain tiles from Arte Domus
What were the solutions?
The design centres around the existing mature silver birch tree. Two barn pavillions are arranged around this tree, one containing the new kitchen, dining and living area, and the other containing the garage , shed and carport. With the benefit of a wide north facing block, the addition has a full width wall of glazing to capture the views of the garden and that special tree. The shingles and timber cladding combine to add texture and layers, distinguishing the addition from the original weatherboard home.
This home will transform the way the owners live, helping them celebrate that special tree and the simple joys of family life.
Details
| Completion date | 2021 |
| Building levels | 1 |
Project team
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Eliza Blair Architecture | Architect |
| Hayden Bromley Building | Builder |