2025 Southern Architecture Awards Winner
Glenayr Farm House
A simple shed-like structure embedded at the crest of a rolling hills landscape. A functioning farmhouse, including studio and shed, are arranged under a single roof structure. Minimal separation and walls between spaces makes them feel more like alcoves radiating into the landscape.Emblematic of the simplicity is the clever dissolving of thresholds, like the sunken bath which feels integral with the pasture. Similarly, the front threshold of the house has no deck or paving to intercede with grass. The sliding door frame is suspended past the slab edge to offer the sill as the step.This house celebrates a close collaboration not only with its clients, but with the local tradesmen/craftsmen. What better accolade for this house than the manifest joy of the clients.
- Practice
- Vaughn McQuarrie Limited
- Category
- Housing
- Location
- Southern
