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Barlow House
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Photography Toby Scott
Words James Lyall Smith
Was Introduced To Provide The Necessary Privacy
As A Result The Front Façade Was Transformed, Giving House Barlow A New Identity.
And Shading And A Defined Entrance Below.
In Re Organising The Existing Double Storey House To Accommodate For A Growing Family’s Needs
We Aimed At Streamlining A Rather Cluttered Plan And, In The Process
Establish A Strong Relationship To The Front And Rear Gardens.
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The Cellular Nature Of The Existing Layout Was Mitigated By Relocating The Kitchen To Create An Open Plan Living Arrangement.
The Reimagining Of House Barlow In Brisbane Could Certainly Be Described As An Ambitious Transformation.
The Restrained Material Palette Allowed The Client To Successfully Introduce Colour And Vibrancy To Their New Home
The Sense Of Openness And Light Was Further Reinforced By Introducing Glazed
The Striking Hardwood Timber Screening And Balcony To The Front Façade Of The House
With The House As The Intermediary Space.
By Beautifully Arranged Furnishings And Art.
Floor To Ceiling Doors At Each End Of The House Creating A Seamless Connection Between The Front And Rear Gardens
As A Result The Front Façade Was Transformed, Giving House Barlow A New Identity.
And Shading And A Defined Entrance Below.
In Re Organising The Existing Double Storey House To Accommodate For A Growing Family’s Needs
We Aimed At Streamlining A Rather Cluttered Plan And, In The Process
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Barlow House
Alexandra Buchanan Architecture
Brisbane, QLD, Australia

Photography Toby Scott
Words James Lyall Smith
Project Specification
Project Name: Barlow House
Project Type: Residential ,
Location: Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Lead Architect: Alexandra Buchanan ,
Area: 238m2 ,
Project Year: 2018 ,
Photographer: Toby Scott
Architects: Alexandra Buchanan Architecture ,
Building Levels: 2 ,
Published 28 March, 2019
Photography  Toby Scott

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