An Architect's Cabin

This is the submission stage of my drawing, hopefully, with the assistance of previous blogs; the concepts of Glenn Murcutt’s houses will shine through. To start the site is locate in the North section of the Mount Methodology region.

Site Plan (1 : 5000)

Based on a low gradient slope, the cabin is surrounded by 3 neighbours; Chicken Point Cabin, The Lake Weyba House and Glenn Murcutt’s, Marika-Alderton House. It is positioned to allow 270* views; including Parti Peak and Vignette Views.

Site Plan (1 : 500)

The site has natural vegetation, and has a steady, South West, ground water and drainage flow supporting the flora.

Site Plan (1 : 200)

Occupants enter from the South, up timber steps, to a sheltered outdoor area, faced with three choices; the house is divided into private and public areas. Ahead of the occupant is the central area of the cabin, the architectural studio, to the right is the kitchen and living area, and to the left is the master bedroom and bathroom.

Floor Plan (1 : 100)

The majority of the house and surrounding veranda is sheltered to allow use in all weather conditions, as well as provide protection from the sun.

Roof Plan (1 : 100)

The studio, is the largest room of the cabin, and can be considered the equivalent of the living room, in the Marika-Alderton House.

Section A (1 : 50)

The sections of the house demonstrate the changing shape and size of rooms; however, the Parti of long, North and South facades is dominant.

Section B (1 : 50)

The “V” shaped roof allows for drainage, on the Northerly face of the house, and the elevation of the cabin with steel support, protects the occupants from the surrounding environment and increases the views, over the southerly houses.

Section C (1 : 50)

The facade is exaggerated by the presence of moving, vertical, timber, screens and slatted, timber, panels; protecting the interior spaces of the cabin from the external environmental factors, such as the sun and strong Northerly winds. The design of these panels is to allow a greater sense of privacy, much like the facades in the Marika-Alderton House.
Elevation (1 : 50)

The dominant material used in the design of the cabin is Australia hard wood, contrasted to the steel supports and roofs. The cabin will age naturally by design.

Elevation (1 : 50)

Vignette 1; illustrates the kitchen/living room, and the line of sight, from East to West, through the house.

Vignette 2; illustrates the choice for an occupant at the entrance to the house; private (left) and public (right)