Delightful Experience
The house is designed based on the idea of suit case. It reflects the ideas of ‘unpacked’ on arrival and ‘repacked’ on departure for the weekend away which can also be described as hidden design that heighten discovery through the house. The idea of discovery starts from the road that leads to the house which would lead the visitors to consider the form they are about to enter. The outer skin will weather to a grey-white whilst the inner oiled reveal its warmth and tactility (Balnarring Beach House). The sense of dignity to the street of the small weekender is further enhanced by the subtle manipulation of a series of steeped volumes within the form (Isaacson/Davis Beach House). The detail of the house is of a high standard and the use of quality materials such as timber heightens the experience of the resident. The vegetation surroundings in the dark give the opportunity to the house glows more at night time which then the golden lighting heightens the warmth of the house.
Human activities
Elevated façades of the living area at the front of the site is for providing both views and privacy (Jackson. D & Johnson. C, 2000). The house contains a ‘narrative journey’ meaning it is long with living areas and bedrooms that are situated separately at each end. Wardle also manipulates the section, so as a result of a rising skillion, one end becomes two storeys; the ground floor as garage (Isaacson/Davis Beach House). The structure of the house is reflected by the client’s pattern of living; the bedroom provides the first look of the rising sun, the kitchen and dining areas face the northern garden aspect and the living room announces the evening by addressing the setting sun (Van Schaik, L. 2008). Guests are greeted in the dining area and kitchen instead of a foyer as soon as they step into the house. Also the open roof of the outdoor room allows the sense of capturing additional space. As the occupants move around or unpack the house as they move around, they will become aware of the unusual trick of floor-level strip which naturally divides the spaces and windows giving privacy while allowing glances to the ground outside.
Environmental Filter
The site, nestled amongst coastal tee trees with a tiny camping ground across the road, is tucked behind the fore-dune, which screens any ocean view (Balnarring Beach House).The house is floated above the site which allows the landscape to remain relatively undisturbed. The floating effect provides natural cooling by allowing air to circulate beneath the house and also no chance of contact with moisture and decay by floating the house so that it is free from contact of the ground. A large number of windows and glass panels give the sense of open space which allows the outside to come in therefore, creating a close relationship with the surrounding environment. Also, the design allows sun light to be captured for natural lighting. These elements then lead to reduction of need of air conditioning and artificial lighting. The house is contextual, where local materials and vernacular traditions are embraced (Isaacson/Davis Beach House). Wardle incorporates the earth defying elements with earth bindings or anchoring elements, so that the house cantilevers over the site (Jackson. D & Johnson. C, 2000). The house has been constructed with materials that are sympathetic to the environment this is clearly evident in that the houses exterior is almost completely timber, highlighting the notion of an environmentally friendly design (Isaacson/Davis Beach House).
Reference List
- Timber Research Unit, Isaacson/Davis Beach House http://www.timberbuilding.arch.utas.edu.au/projects/aus/459/ (accessed on March 5).
- 2006 John Wardle Architects, Balnarring Beach House http://www.johnwardle.com/projects/default.htm?i_PageNo=1&ProjectId=16&pageNo=1&ProjectCategoryId=3&ProjectKindId=0&Featured=0&Archived=0&AllProjects=0&ViewMode=text (accessed on March 5).
- Van Schaik, L. (2008). Volume: John Wardle Architects Australia: Thames & Hudson
- Jackson. D & Johnson. C, (2000). Australian Architecture Now. USA; Gingko Press Inc.
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