Burnett House (Darwin, Northern Territory) facts for kids
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Burnett House is a special old building in Darwin, Northern Territory. It's part of an important area called Myilly Point Precinct. This house is unique because it's the only two-story house designed by a famous architect named Beni Burnett that is still standing. Today, the National Trust of Australia (Northern Territory) helps look after it.
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The Story of Burnett House
Burnett House was built a long time ago in 1938. It was designed by Beni Burnett, who was a top architect for the government. It was one of several homes built for important government workers and military people.
Surviving the War
Burnett House is very strong! It survived the Bombing of Darwin during World War II. You can still see two bullet holes in the front fence. Years later, pieces of a bomb were even found in the garden.
Protecting History
In 1994, Burnett House became a "heritage listed" building. This means it's an important historical place that needs to be protected.
Later, in 1999, the National Trust of Australia (Northern Territory) wanted to buy Burnett House. They wanted to make sure this special building would be looked after for everyone. There was some discussion about who owned the house, but eventually, it was decided that these historic homes should be protected for the people of the Northern Territory.
How Burnett House Was Designed
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Burnett House is a special kind of home called a "K Type" house. It was built to be perfect for the hot weather in Darwin. At the time, its design was quite new and different!
Cool Features for Tropical Weather
This house has two floors. The living rooms are downstairs, and the bedrooms are upstairs. It was built using light materials like asbestos cement sheets and a special kind of roof.
The roof is very steep and has a vent at the top. This design helps air move through the house, keeping it cool. It also has special louvres (slanted slats) and windows that let in lots of air. Even the walls between rooms are not full height, which helps air flow freely.
