GURLEY HOMESTEAD

The long perspective of the approach across farmland engages with the original heritage home as the iconic entry form. The new architecture is inspired by the vernacular of the region; simple striking forms. The new buildings are lower in deference to the heritage silhouette and their linear design approach is a reflection of the landscape defined by the horizon of the flood plain the buildings are situated on.

Not until the homestead is reached is it obvious that it commands a grassy knoll elevated to protect and one that overlooks the truly Australian landscape. Other buildings which form the farm complex do not intrude and form a harmonious series of sheds in the landscape mirrored in the collection of new buildings.
The Miesian-derived external expression of the frame lifts the house above the ground and floodplain. Throughout the house, the rhythm of the structure is expressed both forming compartments dictated by the rhythm and datums of the original heritage homestead. All of the materials both inside and out are designed to weather gracefully, mellow over time and become a part of its landscape.

Modern white breezeway on Australian station homestead, Northern NSW

French doors open onto the verandah in this heritage grey and white Australian farmhouse, Northern NSW

Large A-frame screened-in alfresco area in modern Australian farmhouse, Northern NSW

Wide verandahs wrap around this modern grey and white Australian homestead, Northern NSW

Gabled pavilions connect this contemporary Australia farmhouse complex, Northern NSW