Inspiration: The Barn

This residence was designed as a rural weekend retreat for a city family with children and horses. The ground floor plan opens up completely to engage with the large lawn and grounds, allowing cross ventilation and the children to run freely in and out. Cathedral-like ceilings and windows frame views of the paddocks and bushland below. An upstairs bunkroom provides space for multiple children to stay when other families visit, with skylights allowing views of the clouds by day and stars at night. Australian hardwood has been used extensively to reference the rural setting.

The Barn — Paul Uhlmann Architects - Gold Coast

This residence was designed to be a rural weekend getaway for a city couple and their children. The idea of ‘The Barn’ was embraced, as the building was intended to be an escape for the family to go and enjoy their horses. The ground floor plan has the ability to completely open up and engage with t

Paul Uhlmann Architects - Gold Coast

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