The redesign of the cabin has taken into account the three concepts of Firmness, commodity and delight, and used these for the design. Firstly i will delve further into these concepts.
The house is an environmental filter:
- Systematic design logic
- Building performance
- Climatic Filter
- Structural resolution
- Technology
- Resources
Furthermore Macro-environment:
- Orientation
- Sun Movement
- Sun Control
- Ventilation
- Wind
- Rainfall
- Noise
- Climate
- Weather
Micro-Environment:
- Site Condition
- Access
- Topography
- Aspect
- Views
- Vegetation
- Neighbours
- Day lighting
The house is a container of human activities
- Spatial relationships
- Adjacencies
- Circulation
- Functionality
- Context
- Family Profile and needs
- Zoning of activities
- Space distribution
- Schedule of areas
The house is a delightful experience
- Form
- Expression
- Aesthetics
- Composition
- Materials
- Structure
- Tectonics
- Materiality: and
- Sensory Experiences
Three dimensional volumetric exterior presentation
Section: North - South - Scale 1:100
Section: East - West - Scale 1:100
Section: East - West - Scale 1:100
Plan View - Bottom Level - Scale 1:100
Plan View - Top Level - Scale 1:100
Elevation of cabin - Scale 1:100The house is an Environmental Filter:
- This cabin was built with the intention of keeping the inhabitants cool and comfortable in the harsh and unpredictable Brisbane climate. This cabin is designed specifically for this environment, taking into account the sun, wind and heat. It ensures the residence will not have to worry about weather affecting their everyday living inside the house. The design of the house is based on the design of the Maison A Bordeaux and uses some of its features to suit the Brisbane climate.
- The house filters out the climate through the use of materials, ventilation, orientation and shape.
- The structure is predominantly made of concrete to ensure a strong, durable shell, which can be shaped and constructed in a way to suit the design.
- The house is fitted with basic air conditioning to aid the house if conditions are too severe, but should not require the equipment.
- The house is orientated in a north - south direction with the rear of the house facing the north for views and climatic benefits.
- The house takes into consideration the sun path of Brisbane and has been positioned and built so during the day living is done without direct sunlight and so that dawn and dusk doesn't create any problems
- Port holes in the concrete on each side of the house allow some rays of sun to enter the house. This will allow natural lighting throughout the day without the discomfort of too much sun
- Some of the portholes are also able to be opened, allowing wind to travel through the house and create cross ventilation. Large doors and openings are also located downstairs so that through the day, natural ventilation travels through the house keeping the inhabitants cool.
- All portholes and doors can be closed so that severe winds can be kept out. The portholes are also different sizes meaning the wind entering the house can be controlled.
- The top level of the house is wider and longer than the bottom meaning rainfall is kept away from the entry points of the house
- The cabin is located at the rear of the site away from the road, meaning minimal noise should be heard.
- The cabin is located near the top of the mountain meaning it will have large views to the north. Its position on the back of the site means it will also get views of the Charette CBD.
- The living area opens up to a large yard looking to the north and east so users will have views throughout the day and night.
- The site contains much vegetation in grass, plants and trees to increase the heat absorbed by the ground. This will keep the house cool and also provides shade and entertaining areas throughout the site.
- As the block sizes in the area are large, users will not have to worry about the neighbours to a great degree.
The house is a container of human activities:
- The cabin has been designed to keep public entertaining areas to the lower level and private and personal spaces on the top level
- The design allows for everyday living to be undertaken on the lower level while sleeping, working and reflecting can be done upstairs away from others.
- The house is designed to be done around the working office space. This space takes up the middle level and is designed to be a 'platform' that everyday life revolves around.
- The cabin functions well through the daytime activities on the bottom level and night time on top. This allows little movement between spaces and provides all spaces within close proximity
The house is delightful experience:
- The house shows obvious signs of delight through the form of the cabin. It takes on an unusual form like the Maison A Bordeaux and gives a unique experience that is a joy to inhabit.
- The colour and use of materials, combined with the site landscape and position give off a beautiful and comfortable feel. The addition of surrounding view and quiet neighbourhood mean the cabin will provide a very relaxing space.
- Materials used in the cabin have been chosen to suit the Brisbane landscape and show form to the original Maison A Bordeaux.
Materials used:
Walls - Concrete (Top level)
- Glass (Bottom Level)
Floor - Concrete (Bottom level)
- Timer and carpet (Top floor)
Roof - Reflective colour bond
- Sheet insulation
- Plasterboard interior of roof
- The main structure of the house is held through the thick concrete walls. As much of the bottom floor is glass, a thick beam has been included near the rear of the house to help support. A tall metal column with horizontal beam is also located on the side of the house for extra support. (These are all features of the Maison A Bordeaux)
In the house the main sensory function used will be of course sight. This is due to the natural lighting that will occur through the day. Noise will be kept to a minimum due to the distance and low amount of surrounding neighbours.
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