BARKLY HOUSE
Ha Architecture
ARCHITECTS
Ha Architecture
PROJECT ARCHITECT
Madeleine Hodge
PRINCIPAL, DESIGN ARCHITECT
Nick Harding
ARCHITECTURAL GRADUATE
Chris Mark, Alice Mccoll
STRUCTURAL AND CIVIL ENGINEER
Ri Brown
BUILDING SURVEYOR
Floreancig Smith
LANDSCAPE
Pop Plant
BUILDER
Frameworks
PHOTOGRAPHS
Tom Ross
YEAR
2023
LOCATION
Melbourne, Australia
CATEGORY
Houses
English description provided by the architects.
Conceived during the pandemic through a series of discreet meetings, Barkly House is a brick home designed for the son of a bricklayer.
From the street, the silhouette of the addition presents as a seemingly blank backdrop to the existing home.
Strategically set apart, this extension allows solar access over the original home into the living spaces while also creating a discreet side entrance - leading directly to the heart of the house.
A proud Italian heritage inspired this masonry family home, centered around a sunken lounge and adorned with marble and granite.
Designed to embrace its south-facing outlook while maximizing natural light, the home frames select views—extending from the backyard to the city skyline.
A lush side-entry 'greenhouse' floods the living spaces with winter sun, enhancing the home's warmth and character.
The checkerboard floor plan balances function and flow: a south-facing kitchen and dining area seamlessly connect to the rear yard, while the north-facing lounge invites light and openness.
The bathrooms at Barkly House are designed to be their own experience—a moody palette of stone in select areas and Venetian plaster, which encapsulates the room. The vibe is created by warm, functional lighting, articulated by brass details.
