Facebook Tweet Help Stories New Home , TIDA Rustic yet refined on the landscape Share Tweet Help At one with its rural setting, this homestead celebrates the traditional barn vernacular – disciplined proportions, crisp detailing and sustainable aspects further inform the home Designed by Darren O'Neil, O'Neil + ArchitectureFrom the building designer:Owner briefRural lifestyle property that doesn’t look out of placeProtected from the elements while maximising the viewsEnergy efficientClean and minimal aestheticOur responseA modern interpretation of a country retreat, this homestead mirrors the rural forms of the surrounding landscape, and beds comfortably into the natural environment. The gatehouse is a prominent landscaping feature, welcoming you as you approach the property. The main design influence is the traditional barn vernacular; however, the real beauty lies within the discipline of proportions, pitch and clean crisp detailing. The limited and carefully curated colour and material palette complement the home's spectacular surroundings.The rectilinear barn design is divided into several interconnecting wings, centred around the open-plan living area with a feature glass gable. The intuitive floor plan forms a place of restraint and efficiency. We orientated the living and shared spaces of the home to capture the views and connect with nature. As with any view you’re exposed to the elements, especially the wind. Our unique full height vertical batten sliding screens and opening louvred roof provide shelter and flexibility to the outdoor living areas, enabling them to be used year-round no matter the weather. The generous layout perfectly adapts to large social gatherings, while still feeling intimate, comfortable and warm.Designed as a series of built forms, one of the challenges was to create an intimate and inviting interior while honouring the home’s angular volumes and the homeowners’ desire for a clean, European look. To achieve the balance, Lume Design created a sleek, foldaway kitchen, pairing the polished concrete floor with chocolate-toned cabinetry and wall panelling throughout the home. The heart and warmth of this project lies within the carefully balanced and richly layered play of textures and natural materials. Warm, cool, raw, and polished elements are woven throughout creating an intriguing marriage of distinct but harmonious textures.Some of the sustainability features incorporated into the design include solar panels, extensive water storage tanks, low-e argon-filled double glazing throughout, and the passive solar nature of the polished concrete floors.The result is tailored, luxurious and enduring. We were able to satisfy our owners' brief, designing an energy efficient lifestyle property, which has become their sanctuary. Credit list Building designers Darren O'Neil, O'Neil + Architecture Structure design and construction, landscape design Henry Blakely Landscapes Pool Compass Roofing Heritage Tray Colorcote, by Dimond Window/door joinery Low-e, argon-filled double glazing Co-designer – kitchen, interior and lighting design Lume Design Builder Brendan Falloon Builders Cladding Herman Pacific horizontal rusticated weatherboards and Herman Pacific vertical shiplap weatherboards, both with silver coated WoodX oil Louvre system Division Architectural electric opening roof louvres Awards Trends International Design Awards (TIDA) Homes – Highly Commended Designed by: Darren O'Neil, O'Neil + Architecture Story by: Trendsideas Photography by: Anna Mcleod 29 Jan, 2023 New Home Trends International Design Awards – TIDA awards Dimond Sustainability and style meets high-end roofing and cladding Trendsideas Home kitchen bathroom commercial design Latest Post Light all around 29 Sep, 2024 With now and the future in mind 29 Sep, 2024 An intuitive journey 29 Sep, 2024 We know the Specialists Related Book More Books > Trends 39-01 A selection of this month's top homes, kitchens, bathrooms and more Read More Similar Stories