Ardmore House
This Contemporary Barn House was designed to reference the character of the long-held family farm while claiming a unique take on future rural vernacular.
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The in-situ cast gable achieves both ideals in a singular grounded statement with a corrugated relief nodding to history while the balanced form projects a confidence for life ahead. Interiors are pared back yet textural, connecting the quiet pastoral life with a seasoned bush outlook.