Woorarra House
Architecture Residential Victoria, Australia
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3. Interior living room barn inspired portal frame 2756 px 4134 px 6 MB A4 print |
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Woorarra House walkthrough
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAU1iU6UZMgDescription
Woorarra House, designed by Rptecture architects, elegantly transforms a Chirnside Park farmhouse into a luxury lifestyle property, harmonising timeless elegance with panoramic views of rolling hills and lush greenery.
Driven by the ambition to design a dwelling that would cater to the intended needs of the client as a lifestyle property, the focal point was to effortlessly blend modern living with the charm of traditional homesteads.
The project was approached by transforming the original farmhouse into an extravagant property through a new typology. To achieve this, we focused on capturing the breathtaking vistas of the natural surroundings by employing the concept of a modernized barn, forming an integral part of the design.
At the heart of the Woorarra house lays the central portal frame structure, inspired by a traditional barn house to create a spacious open living room with an expansive glazed north face and grand cathedral ceiling to maximize the spectacular views and abundant natural lighting. This created a space that was open, airy, and filled with natural light while still preserving its charm and character.
Offering stunning views of its surrounds, the design effortlessly integrates indoor and outdoor living spaces, allowing for a seamless connection with nature to create an unrivalled setting for tranquil living.
Rptecture Architects is proud to announce Woorarra House has won five prestigious awards - 2024 DNA Paris Award Winner, 2024 Gold International Architecture & Design Award, 2023 Built Design Award, 2023 Bronze International iDesign Awards, and 2023 Gold Melbourne Design Award.
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The brief
The Woorarra House renovation project embarked on a journey to transform an existing farmhouse into a luxurious family retreat, blending the charm of the original structure with modern amenities. Located in the picturesque Yarra Valley, the design aimed to capture breathtaking vistas, harmonize with the surrounding wineries, and achieve a cohesive aesthetic. A central challenge was to balance the preservation of the traditional homestead feel with the integration of contemporary design elements.
Design concept
The Woorarra house features a central portal frame structure at its heart, drawing inspiration from the traditional barn house. Within this features a spacious open living room with a grand cathedral ceiling and an expansive glazed north face, offering spectacular views and abundant natural lighting. Seamlessly uniting the residence with its surroundings, a section of the veranda was intentionally opened up to usher in the landscape. The living rooms, kitchen, and bedrooms were strategically positioned to take advantage of the panoramic views, with the central theme of our design being to maintain a harmonious visual appeal. Natural stone was seamlessly integrated with Colorbond steel and a multitude of windows to ensure the property captures the majestic vistas. As a result, the Woorarra house embodies the perfect balance of form and function, effortlessly integrating with the natural environment to create a stunning and serene home.
Design Challenges
Our first challenge was retaining the existing building footprint, which necessitated creative design solutions. We approached the project by transforming the traditional homestead into an extravagant lifestyle property through a new typology. To achieve this, we focused on capturing the breath taking vistas of the natural surroundings by employing the concept of a modernized barn with a portal frame inspired by traditional barn houses, forming an integral part of the design. The concept of a modernised barn was employed to create a space that was open, airy, and filled with natural light, while still preserving its charm and character. The result was a picturesque property that was functional yet beautiful, a true masterpiece that exceeded our client's expectations.
Details
| Project size | 900 m2 |
| Site size | 164000 m2 |
| Project Budget | AUD 1,500,000 |
| Completion date | 2022 |
| Building levels | 2 |
Project team
| Rptecture Architects | Architect | |
| Monto Projects | Builder |