Southeast and Southwest elevations of The Barn by Paul Uhlmann Architects
Northwest and Northeast elevations of The Barn by Paul Uhlmann Architects
First floor plan of The Barn by Paul Uhlmann Architects
Ground floor plan of The Barn by Paul Uhlmann Architects
The design team made extensive use of Australian hardwood—both internally and externally— to reference the rural setting.
The main living space leads onto a side deck with a timber canopy, providing a sheltered outdoor space for dining and socializing.
The home has a simple, linear plan that balances open spaces with more cozy, private rooms. The sliding doors at the side of the home can either be completely closed to the elements in winter, or opened in the warmer months.
Skylights in the roof allow natural light and ventilation into the guest bedrooms, which don't have windows.
The timber-framed bunk beds are built into the soaring space.
The weekend retreat is designed to accommodate large family and friend groups, with two guest bedrooms and a bunk room that sleeps 12.
The entire interior—including bespoke joinery and furniture—is crafted from timber.
The antler chandeliers above the kitchen table are from local lighting store Milton Lighting.
The vertical lines of the timber facade and the corrugated Zincalume roof create a simple, graphic rhythm across the entire home.
The living area completely opens up to the exterior, dissolving the boundary between inside and outside. The stone flooring in the living area is from Eco Outdoor.
The soaring, timber-clad ceilings of the open-plan living, dining, and kitchen area follow the curve of the corrugated Zincalume roof, creating an impressive volume with views over the valley.
A garage is located at the rear of the home. The large overhang of the roof provides shading to the bunk room windows.
The Barn is a weekend retreat for family and friends. It also allows the family to spend time with their horses, which are kept in a nearby paddock.
The home is called The Barn, as it was inspired by the American barns that the couple admired on travels throughout the United States.