The Westmere Barn by Evolution Builders

The Westmere Barn

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Inspired by traditional barn forms and refined through a Scandinavian design lens, this architect-designed 350sqm home combines bold architectural presence with warm, light-filled living. Clad in cedar and brick, the two-level residence makes a striking statement from the street, while inside a palette of natural materials, oak timber flooring, soaring double-height spaces and carefully crafted details create an atmosphere of effortless comfort. At the heart of the home, expansive living areas flow seamlessly to the pool and outdoor entertaining spaces, blurring the line between indoors and out. The result is a home that feels architecturally impressive yet wonderfully liveable, balancing scale, warmth and everyday functionality. This architect-designed home reinterprets the classic barn aesthetic for a contemporary suburban setting. Strong, clean lines and rich material textures establish a bold exterior presence, while inside, Scandinavian-inspired principles of simplicity, natural light and warmth guide every design decision. A dramatic double-height atrium stairwell, floating staircase, feature plaster-look walls and timber detailing create memorable architectural moments throughout the home.

Inspired by traditional barn forms and refined through a Scandinavian design lens, this architect-designed 350sqm home combines bold architectural presence with warm, light-filled living. Read more

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Awards

2026

Builders Own - Gold Award

Master Builders - House of the Year

2026

AwardBuilders Own - Gold Award

OrganisationMaster Builders - House of the Year

Project team

Brent Varley

Director

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“We contacted Brent and the Evolution Builders team for a large-scale renovation on our villa in Grey Lynn in 2011. Brent came to us on recommendation from our architect, Studio John Irving, as they had successfully completed a number of projects together. It was important to us that there was a strong and established working relationship between our builder and architect as this collaboration is crucial to a great outcome. From the very first meeting with Brent, we knew that Evolution were the right team for our project. Their approach was open and very transparent and we had immediate confidence in their ability to get the job done. We had heard nightmare stories from prople who had built and renovated in the past, so we went into the project with a little trepidation, but with Brent on board, these fears were completely unfounded. Throughout the project, Brent worked really collaboratively with us and with our architect and we felt we knew what was going on at every stage of the build. The team was true to their word on timing and budget and the end result is a fantastic home to live in, delivered to our high standards around quality. For budget reasons, we chose to live through much of the renovation so we couldn’t have been much more active on site. The guys at Evolution were really accommodating throughout and would always leave the site tidy to ensure we had a good experience and minimum disruption (despite liging in a construction zone with a makeshift kitchen). We couldn’t recommend Brent and the Evolution team more highly. They are open, honest, and pragmatic, and we would definitely look to use them again in the future.”

Rob and Kelly Harvey