Location:
Sydney, Australia
Description:
Barker Residence represents a refined sculptural response to contemporary residential design, defined by its commitment to material richness and architectural clarity.
The home’s identity is anchored in its distinctive curved travertine brick façade, which wraps the building in a series of soft, flowing forms. Rounded corners and finely detailed arched openings introduce rhythm and depth, softening the building’s mass while creating a sense of movement across the elevation.
This tactile materiality continues through a layered palette that includes vertical timber screens, smooth white-rendered volumes, and slender metallic detailing. These elements work in contrast and harmony, bringing both visual warmth and refined precision to the composition.
Internally, the architectural language of curvature is carried through, allowing natural light to filter gently into the home via carefully positioned skylights and glazed openings. These moments of openness create a shifting atmosphere throughout the day and reinforce a strong connection to the surrounding landscape.
Barker Residence reflects a quiet confidence—balancing expressive form with crafted restraint—to deliver a timeless and resolved architectural outcome.
