Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Additional References and Links

Used intext:
GARDINER, V. (2009) On Location 24 Rooms Tucked Into On. Retrieved from: http://www.nytimes.com/2009/01/15/garden/15hongkong.html?_r=1

Reconfigurable living space - http://www.interactivearchitecture.org/gary-chang-reconfigurable-living-spaces-suitcase-house-hotel.html

Drueding, M. (2004) Other visions of home. Retrieved from Residential Architect Magazine: http://www.residentialarchitect.com/industry-news-print.asp?sectionID=278&articleID=77689

unknown author (2002) Australian Glenn Murcutt awarded Pritzker Prize. Retrieved using Academic Search Elite Database : http://gateway.library.qut.edu.au/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=afh&AN=6774243&site=ehost-live


PART 1A - Research (suitcase house )

Suitcase House, Gary Chang (China)
































http://www.archinect.com/images/uploads/lf.china.day2.003.jpg
http://rowdykittens.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/chang-apt.jpg
http://gridskipper.com/assets/resources/2006/10/House_01.jpg

Technical drawings in PDF format found on:
http://www.ejmartdesign.com/sh.html

"Attempts to rethink the nature of intimacy, privacy, spontaneity and flexibility. It is a simple demonstration of the desire for ultimate adaptability, in pursuit of a proscenium for infinite scenarios, a plane of sensual pleasure."
(http://www.arcspace.com/architects/Edge/SuitCase/)

"The house is located at the head of the Nangou Valley near the Great Wall at Badaling, North of Beijing. The site, which slopes steeply towards the north, is relatively exposed. To maximize views to the prominent Great Wall and solar exposure in the continental temperate climate, a north-south orientation is adopted. It will be possible to see the great wall from all major spaces within the dwelling whilst seated. One of the essential components of luxury is choice and the dwelling is provided with multiple entrances, all with equal status, whilst each room is differentiated by the provision of unique amenities."
(http://www.arcspace.com/architects/Edge/SuitCase/)


PART 1A - Research (Marika Alderton House)


Marika Alderton House, Glen Murcutt (Australian)

































http://landero619.files.wordpress.com/2010/01/murcutt-marika-alderton-house01.jpg
http://www.architecturelist.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/12/marika-alderton-house-by-m.jpg
http://z.about.com/d/architecture/1/0/Z/G/murcutt-marika-alderton-house-sketch.jpg

http://www.arcspace.com/books/Murcutt/10..Murcott-feature.jpg

- House was designed for an Aboriginal population.
- The architect took into consideration climatic changes of the region.
- Ventilation was a major environmental factor in this design.
- House was carefully designed to suit the needs of the aboriginal population and cater for their activities.

Source:

PART 1B - Exemplar Anaylsis

Saturday, March 20, 2010

PART 1C - Cabin Design






PART 1A - Research (C house, Donovan Hill)

C House, Donovan Hill (Australian)










































Image: http://www.abc.net.au/arts/architecture/build/img/img_cho.jpg
http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/eserv/UQ:11689/web_C_HOUSE_plan.jpg
http://espace.library.uq.edu.au/eserv/UQ:11689/web_C_HOUSE_section1.jpg

"A project that tries to combine the light touch and the more solid and grounded approach that Johnson mentions is the C House (1) on the outskirts of Brisbane in Queensland. Designed by the firm Donovan Hill, the house sets a series of wood-and-glass pavilions atop a cascading base of poured-concrete walls, courts, and terraces. Sixteen flights of stairs lead up, around, and about the sprawling residence, built for a bachelor. According to Jahm, Donovan Hill--along with Neil Durbach in Sydney--brings "a molded, tactile design approach" that is both sensual and organic."
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Donovan Hill Interview - http://www.abc.net.au/arts/architecture/ep_trn3.htm