Barlow House

The reimagining of Barlow House in Brisbane could certainly be described as an ambitious-transformation.

In re-organising the existing double storey house to accommodate for a growing family’s needs, Alexandra Buchanan Architecture aimed at streamlining a rather cluttered plan and, in the process, establish a strong relationship to the front and rear gardens.

The cellular nature of the existing layout was mitigated by relocating the kitchen to create an open-plan living arrangement.

The sense of openness and light was further reinforced by introducing glazed, floor-to-ceiling doors at each end of the house creating a seamless connection between the front and rear gardens with the house as the intermediary space.

The restrained material palette allowed Alexandra Buchanan Architecture’s client to successfully introduce colour and vibrancy to their new home by beautifully arranged furnishings and art.

The striking hardwood timber screening and balcony to the front façade of the house was introduced to provide the necessary privacy and shading and a defined entrance below.

As a result the front façade was transformed, giving House Barlow a new identity.

Project Details

Project size – 238 m2
Completion date – 2018
Building levels – 2

Project Team

Architecture

Alexandra Buchanan Architecture

Alexandra Buchanan Architecture was founded in 2011 by Architect and Director Alexandra Buchanan.

Their studios in Brisbane and Melbourne create beautiful, liveable architecture, interiors, and landscapes.

The ABA portfolio includes a highly diverse range of typologies including one-off residential dwellings, additions to heritage buildings, bespoke office fit-outs, off-grid eco cabins, and multi-level apartment buildings.

www.alexandrabuchanan.com

Photography

Toby Scott

Toby is an established and widely published commercial photographer specializing in architecture, interiors, and lifestyle photography.

www.tobyscott.com.au