A proud Italian heritage inspired this masonry family home, centered around a sunken lounge and adorned with marble and granite.
Designed to embrace its south-facing outlook while maximizing natural light, the home frames select views—extending from the backyard to the city skyline.
A lush side-entry ‘greenhouse’ floods the living spaces with winter sun, enhancing the home’s warmth and character.
The checkerboard floor plan balances function and flow: a south-facing kitchen and dining area seamlessly connect to the rear yard, while the north-facing lounge invites light and openness.
Project team:
@frame_works_melbourne
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@mdbarclay_
@issey_me_markay
@alicemccoll
Photo by @tomross.xyz
Styling by @birdnolan
#habarklyhouse
#windspray
Mar 7
Introducing Barkly House
Conceived during the pandemic through a series of discreet meetings, Barkly House is a brick home designed for the son of a bricklayer.
From the street, the silhouette of the addition presents as a seemingly blank backdrop to the existing home. Strategically set apart, this extension allows solar access over the original home into the living spaces while also creating a discreet side entrance - leading directly to the heart of the house.
Project team:
@frame_works_melbourne
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@mdbarclay_
@issey_me_markay
@alicemccoll
Photo by @tomross.xyz
#habarklyhouse
#windspray
Mar 1
At Three Peaks House the brief focused on enhancing the home’s layout to better engage with the backyard, improve the living areas and adapt to the needs of a growing family.
Materiality plays a pivotal role in defining the home’s character. The juxtaposition of durable materials like concrete with the warmth of timber imbues the space with permanence and comfort.
Sam Cooper, project architect at Ha Architecture, reflects on these choices: “Internally, we chose materials that are durable and suit the needs of daily life. Softer elements, such as curtains, subtle colour and a connection to the garden, were added to create a comfortable environment. The calmness and warmth of the living spaces is something that everyone mentions when they first visit.”
Inside, the streamlined kitchen and concealed cabinetry maximise space and enhance tranquility.
Please read more about the project at the The Local Project article. Link in bio.
Project team:
@squareandtriangle_
@r.i.brown
@hula.hoop.troop
Photo by @phamstapham
#hathreepeakshouse
Feb 13
Introducing Three Peaks House….
The project is a considered north oriented extension to charming weatherboard home in Preston, for an extension of the Ha_Arc family.
Capitalising on a beautiful north-facing existing rear yard, Three Peaks House emphasises connection to the garden as well as functionality for an evolving family of four.
The language of the two existing gable roof forms was repeated with the third in the rear living / kitchen extension.
We rarely take on projects of this scale, but as a practice we get great satisfaction rethinking a home with a few simple interventions.
Please read more about the project at the The Local Project article. Link in bio.
Project team:
@squareandtriangle_
@r.i.brown
@hula.hoop.troop
Photo by @phamstapham
#hathreepeakshouse
Feb 6
Just a quick update on our Villa project on Nusa Lembongan, Indonesia. We are preparing to embark on construction in 2025 and are looking for an expressions of interest from experienced builders and trades who understand the nuances of building on the island. The site is located on the south east side of the island with views over the channel to the surf break on the southern side of Nusa Ceningan. Please make contact at info@h-a.com.au if you are interested in discussing the project further.
Lovely work by @hula.hoop.troop 🙏🏽
#nusalembongan
Jan 30
This week we gained planning approval for the proposed hotel accommodation at the Mountain View Hotel in Whitfield, VIC in collaboration with @foolscapstudio and @peachy_green_
Mountain View Hotel is at the heart of the King Valley community. Foolscap Studio’s loving revitalisation to the hotel provides a hub which enhances gathering, storytelling, and provides a comforting space for rest.
The accomodation is a well needed boutique accommodation opportunity to support regional tourism to the King Valley, supporting the pub’s established trade.
Looking forward to progressing the project with the Foolscap team in 2025.
🌳🦘🍷
Project Team:
@foolscapstudio
@ha_arc
@peachy_green_
Dec 13
One of the #haayrhouse shots from handover early in the year, showing the stairway to the main bedroom.
The 5m wide constraints of a row house generally result in unexpected opportunities to create a sense of space. Out of necessity each function borrows from the next and that interface is where interesting and useful spaces can be created.
More to come on this project very soon…
Project team:
@frame_works_melbourne
@nayyf
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@hula.hoop.troop
@alicemccoll
Photo by @phamstapham
Nov 9
We are excited to announce the release of
THE FUTUREPROOF HOME: @framemagazine publication which explores how we can live more consciously, and features #halivingquarters 🤙
The last three years have transformed our perception of home. For some, it emerged as a haven amidst the chaos, a space for strengthening family ties and cultivating new interests. It transcended its role as a mere shelter, morphing into an office, gym and studio. Conversely, for others, it became a confining space, oppressive and restrictive, lacking in privacy and functionality. The absence of proper infrastructure and adaptability resulted in an overwhelming convergence of people and tasks into one space.
The pandemic laid bare the shortcomings of traditional housing design, sparking a profound re-evaluation of the home’s purpose and function. However, this wasn’t an abrupt shift; it marked the peak of a slow, ongoing transition. Individuals had grown increasingly aware of their options and limitations concerning their living spaces. They began to notice previously disregarded details and started to question and redefine the notion of domesticity.
Get a copy!
https://frameweb.com/article/book/the-futureproof-home-frames-latest-title-explores-how-we-can-live-more-consciously
Project Team @mdb.arc @dominique_p_ @miles_ritzmann
Built by @towerprojects
Photo by @_clintonweaver
Styling by @atelier_lab_
#halivingquarters
#ha_arc #independentliving #aginginplace
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