To design my cabin, I started by jumping into the deep end with concept sketches, angles I wanted to respond to and what I want in a house.
This image demonstrates the basic concept of my building, allowing all views for the client, protection from the elements (such as the sun) and a unique experience, the front facade for privacy.
This image demonstrates; a basic floor plan and analysis of space within my house. It was too big for the 75m limit, thus I had problems with what was needed and what was wasted space, I looked into using multi purpose rooms.
(This map, off black board) was used for deciding orientation, aspect, contours and allocating the site.)
(This is a quick sketch of what I wanted the house to look like, looking at it now it is quite boring.)This was the wrong idea, when I found out that it was two big, in the wrong style and probably in-effecient. I then progressed to look at what a "cabin" was, thank you Wikipedia, (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabin_fever) the key words form this article are, isolated, small space for an extended period of time.
Thus I though that I would need, small spaces yet enough room to live comfortably in for extended periods of time. Adequate storage and working facilities, which would need views. Ventilation was also important, yet the house had to be able to be closed, allowing the occupants to hide away.
However, I did not realise that I was heading in the wrong direction yet, I continues to design a cabin away from Glenn Murcutt and any architect.
(preliminary floor plan, used for measurements)
The front facade, explores the element of a traditional cabin, in my eyes its one building, shut away, with a quaint entrance. After entering the occupant would be guided to a variety of small space, each different shape. This is to allow the small, yet open feeling.
(The above image displays the front facade, and surrounding verandas/ elevated timber paths)
Due to the nature of an architect as a client, the openness I feel is important, the platform direct and protect the client through the surrounding environment. The elevated house and walkways are an environmental filter. The most open walkways, are an escape into the open, with views over the house at the peak of the mountain, and un-sheltered from the elements.
(Preliminary Floor plan 1:100, north towards the top of the page)
(Above sketches, demonstrate the elevated pavilions that complete the cabin, and a analysis of the effect over a contoured surface)
(Above sketch demonstrates the circulation through the cabin, allowing for more than one access points, designed for public and private movement through the cabin. Also the tone of shading is the key to distinguish between indoor, outdoor and covered outdoor)
(above sketches, a rough study of the cabin, elevation and section)
(section 1 :100)
(Roof plan on floor plan 1:100)
(Site Plan 1:100)
(Unfinished elevations 1 : 100)
The following can be considered an appendix, they are a range of concept sketches and diagrams
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