Eoin Barnett Architect and Retail Planner » Residential

Ski Club Interiors

admin — Mon, 09 Jan 2017 06:10:28 +0000

To improve the ambiance of the Club and to build off the original simple design form of the building simple black cantilever shelving was added to the existing timber clad internal walls and the fire box, flue and joinery bench top were repainted in basic black and white to create a more contemporary feel for the Fire room.

Ski Club Drying Room Transformation

admin — Fri, 22 Jun 2012 02:28:11 +0000

The original ski club was built in 1974. Since that time it had undergone a number of extensions that had increased its sleeping capacity by about 150%. Unfortunately with those extensions the Drying room had remained virtually as it had when the building was first built almost 40 years ago. By some clever juggling of floor levels within the existing building shell we were able to provide much needed additional floor space on the entry and Living Room levels to allow expansion of the Drying Room to increase its capacity and make it more efficient.

Ski Club transformation

admin — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 01:57:13 +0000

The original ski club was built in 1974. Since that time it had undergone a number of extensions that had increased its sleeping capacity by about 150%. Unfortunately with those extensions the Kitchen and Drying rooms and Communal Bathrooms had remained virtually as they had when the building was first built almost 40 years ago. The challenge of this project was to provide a new kitchen with increased amenity and capacity without reducing the size of adjacent areas. The existing Bathrooms with shared “football club” type showers were no longer acceptable so the opportunity was taken to replace these outdated facilities with smaller individual bathrooms. By dropping them half a level in the building we provided much needed additional floor space on the entry and Living Room levels to allow expansion of the Drying Room and a relocated new Kitchen of double the size of the original along with an increase of area available for Dining. Also by relocating the Kitchen so that it is no longer located over Bedrooms on the lower level we have been able to minimize noise transfer between the Kitchen and the Bedrooms below. A bonus!

In the words of the Client the result is “stunning” and “way beyond all expectations”. It also came in well under budget.

Environmentally Sustainable design before it was Fashionable

admin — Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:03:58 +0000

This house is a fine example of ESD principles that work. An open plan, careful orientation and window placement, thermal mass and bulk insulation render this house a comfortable internal environment in all seasons. No need for air conditioning! Sustainable design is always at the forefront of our thinking throughout the design process of every project. Siting, orientation and selection of building materials are always considered from the start of every project. This house was built to a budget but through the careful selection of materials and it’s openness we were able to create a very spacious and comfortable home.

This is a project undertaken by Eoin Barnett Architect + Retail Planner

Tidy Kitchen

admin — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 04:05:37 +0000

A messy kitchen is the worst thing about an open plan. A kitchen behind doors however allows you to hide all of those less than attractive appliances like toasters , electric jugs etc, plates, cups and glasses and other things like tea and coffee that need to be close to hand but not necessarily on display.

This is a project undertaken by Eoin Barnett Architect + Retail Planner

Kids Cubby

admin — Tue, 09 Aug 2011 02:14:21 +0000

If you don’t want a Quaint Homestead or Colonial Cottage for your children to play in it didn’t take much time to decide that the children of an Architect needed their dad to design and build them a modern Cubby.

This is a project undertaken by Eoin Barnett Architect + Retail Planner

Hawthorn Residence

admin — Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:27:53 +0000

The challenge was to create a Store Room and Guest Room/Study within the existing ceiling space of this Edwardian duplex. The Budget was tight and so was the programme with a baby due in six months time. An openable roof light provided natural light and ventilation to the newly created mezzanine space with views to the adjacent tree tops.

This is a project undertaken by Eoin Barnett Architect + Retail Planner

More to come!! Under construction!

admin — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 05:19:13 +0000

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