Ayr House is not just an addition but a reimagining—creating a calm, private garden within an urban context, demonstrating how thoughtful architecture can enhance both lifestyle and streetscape.
At its core, the project is designed for longevity, and a place to be lived in and made your own.
Ayr House originally published in Houses issue 163 @housesmagazine
Ayr House has been shortlisted for the 2025 @architecture_vic Awards in the Residential Alterations and Additions category.
Project team:
@frame_works_melbourne
@nayyf
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@hula.hoop.troop
@alicemccoll
Photo by @phamstapham
Styling by @birdnolan
Artwork by @psnell1
#haayrhouse
#windspray
#wpw
May 1
Ayr House originally published in Houses issue 163 @housesmagazine
Early in the concept phase Council demonstrated support for the site strategy and appreciated how the addition read as a separate structure ancillary to the primary residence.
Entering the property via Ayr Street you are greeted with the patterning of the timber clad corridor and stepping stones through the garden towards the addition.
You are then presented with a slender addition that hovers over the ground floor living spaces.
The sliding doors to the living room and around the corner to the link allows the house to have a readily accessible relationship with the garden, creating one enlarged outdoor room.
Ayr House has been shortlisted for the 2025 @architecture_vic Awards in the Residential Alterations and Additions category.
Project team:
@frame_works_melbourne
@nayyf
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@hula.hoop.troop
@alicemccoll
Photo by @phamstapham
Styling by @birdnolan
#haayrhouse
#windspray
#wpw
Apr 17
Ayr House originally published in Houses issue 163 @housesmagazine
A big thank you to @alexakempton and the Houses team for featuring the project and to our friend @elizabethkaye___ for the wonderful article 🙏🏽
A big thank you to everyone involved.
Project team:
@frame_works_melbourne
@nayyf
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@hula.hoop.troop
@alicemccoll
Photo by @phamstapham
Styling by @birdnolan
#haayrhouse
#windspray
#wpw
Apr 4
The bathrooms at Barkly House are designed to be their own experience. A moody palette of stone in select areas and venetian plaster which encapsulates the room. The vibe is created by warm, functional lighting, articulated by brass details.
Project team:
@frame_works_melbourne
@_popplant
@r.i.brown
@floreancigsmith
@mdbarclay_
@issey_me_markay
@alicemccoll
Photo by @tomross.xyz
Styling by @birdnolan
#habarklyhouse
#windspray
#wpw
Apr 1
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
