Friday, 15 November 2013
Thursday, 17 October 2013
Final Brief
Sleeping zone
- Master bedroom for Hundertwasser with adjoining ensuite, walk in wardrobe, and small balcony. Large windows with arches.
Bedroom size: 4m x 4m (18m2), ensuite 2m x 3m (6m2), walk in robe 3m x 1m (3m2)
- Guest room 1
Room size: 4m x 4m (18m2)
- Guest room/ childrens play room
Room size: 4m x 4m (18m2)
- Guest bathroom with bath and separate shower
Room size: 3m x 2m (6m2)
Total Area (sleeping zone) = 69m2
Creative zone
Studio/ workshop will have lots of natural sunlight through large windows, display space for art, lots of bench space.
Room size: 5m x 5m (25m2)
- Study/ guest room
Room size 3m x 4m (12m2)
Total Area (creative zone) = 37m2
Living zone
Living room will have lots of natural light, windows, fireplace, and area for meditation next to large window with a view of the garden.
Room size: 4m x 6m (24m2)
Dining room adjacent to kitchen with only two walls.
Room size: 4m x 4m (16m2)
Informal family area/ meditation room to be able to open up garden and connected to living room.
Room size: 3.5m x 5m (17.5m2)
Total Area (living zone) = 77.5m2
Other areas
WC
Room size: 1.5m x 1.5m (3m2)
Laundry
Room size: 2m x 2m (4m2)
Single Garage
Room size: 3m x 4m (12m2)
Total Area (other areas) = 19m2
TOTAL AREA = 202.5
- Master bedroom for Hundertwasser with adjoining ensuite, walk in wardrobe, and small balcony. Large windows with arches.
Bedroom size: 4m x 4m (18m2), ensuite 2m x 3m (6m2), walk in robe 3m x 1m (3m2)
- Guest room 1
Room size: 4m x 4m (18m2)
- Guest room/ childrens play room
Room size: 4m x 4m (18m2)
- Guest bathroom with bath and separate shower
Room size: 3m x 2m (6m2)
Total Area (sleeping zone) = 69m2
Creative zone
Studio/ workshop will have lots of natural sunlight through large windows, display space for art, lots of bench space.
Room size: 5m x 5m (25m2)
- Study/ guest room
Room size 3m x 4m (12m2)
Total Area (creative zone) = 37m2
Living zone
Living room will have lots of natural light, windows, fireplace, and area for meditation next to large window with a view of the garden.
Room size: 4m x 6m (24m2)
Dining room adjacent to kitchen with only two walls.
Room size: 4m x 4m (16m2)
Informal family area/ meditation room to be able to open up garden and connected to living room.
Room size: 3.5m x 5m (17.5m2)
Kitchen will be open and adjoined to dinning and living room with double wall oven, 2 bowl sink and island benchtop with free standing range hood. Lots of sunlight.
Room size: 4m x 5m (20m2)
Total Area (living zone) = 77.5m2
Other areas
WC
Room size: 1.5m x 1.5m (3m2)
Laundry
Room size: 2m x 2m (4m2)
Single Garage
Room size: 3m x 4m (12m2)
Total Area (other areas) = 19m2
TOTAL AREA = 202.5
Other notes:
-Roof top garden (green roof) to be accessed from external stairs)
-Only single garage necessary for storage and bicycles only.
-Brief does not suit the character and ideology of Hundertwasser, as he is a minimalist, environmentalist, therefore a non consumer.
Thursday, 10 October 2013
Assignment 2 DA Submission - Stage 1 Site Analysis
Description of the site & surroundings
The site, a 713m2 rectangular block, with an angled frontage, is situated at 5 Wyargine St, Mosman. The orientation of the block is east-west along its long axis, which is ideal for taking advantage of northern aspect of any proposed dwelling, although the neighbouring dwelling to the north will present some problems in terms of overshadowing. The block is on two relatively level areas (divided by a retaining wall) except where it adjoins the footpath, approximately 6.5 metre in width, that slopes down to the street. A driveway joins an underground garage with access to the site through adjacent stairs leading up to the block. The site begins above a rocky outcrop (approximately 4 metres in height). The two adjacent properties are both one and two storey brick residences with tiled roofs. The property directly behind the site is of a similar construction. There are medium sized trees along the sites boundaries. Because the site is elevated above the street, there are immediate views to the eastern coastline with some clear views, through the houses below, of Edwards Beach and Sydney Harbour (approximately 50 metres in direct line). Adjacent to Edwards Beach and to the south is the popular Balmoral Beach.Planning controls
Mosman Local Environment Plan 1998Mosman Residential Development Control Plan 1998
LEP Control Restriction
Zoning type Residential 2A (R2)
Max building height 8.5 metres (max. from land as its found)
Site area 713m2
Max wall height 7.2 metres above existing ground level
No. of storeys 2 above ground
Note: Council may allow for extra storey
the attic roof space.
Floor space ratio 0.5:1
Max floor space permitted 352m2
Roof type Pitch or gable
Setbacks - From street: appropriate distance from
neighbours.
- To neighbours 1st storey: 900mm
- To neighbours 2nd storey: 1500mm
- 2 metres from sewer or other structure
excavation
- Distance between building and the front
of property is min. 5.5 metres.
Hot winds = West
Views = East
Sun orientation = North
Sea Breeze = East
Rain & storms = South to South-west
Diagram showing council height restrictions and building setbacks
Studio Exercise 4 - Brief
Part 1
| - "For a more human architecture in harmony with nature", Book: Hundertwasser Architecture, Taschen, 1997. - Born in Vienna on December 15th, 1928 as Friedrich Stowasser, however, changed his name to Hudertwasser meaning "100 waves" in German for his love of the water. - 69 of his mother's Jewish relatives were deported and killed by the Nazis. - Not into technological invention, the buildings he designs easily realised, at no great expense. - Use of green roofs, wants to feels close to nature. - Is also an artist with a love of visual arts and painting, later in life becomes an architect. - Father died when he was a one year old, raised by his mother who was a cleaner. - At age 21 he started travelling extensively, exploring the world, even living on a boat. - Travels through Europe on a bicycle with a friend, living with next to no money for a year. -Throughout his travels around the world, Hundertwasser incorporates what he sees along the way in terms of architectural style into his designs, e.g. domes from Russian churches, Islamic mosques, Buddhist temples. - Married and divorced a number of times, having no children. - Adapts elements from the earth in his designs, humans should have houses touching or connecting with the earth (dislikes high rise buildings) - Lots of windows, natural light, green energy concepts. - Lots of green space and gardens embedded in his designs. - Likes a simple life, has a philosophy about life which is unconventional. - Soft lines as opposed to sharp lines, like the lines a bicycle would leave behind. - Opposed to "sterile" architecture. - Domes and spherical shapes. - Jewish background, poor upbringing. - Wanted to marry "east" and "west" in terms of architectural style. - Influenced by Antonio Gaudi and Gustav Klimt. - Bright colours (such as gold, cobalt blue, red, yellow, green, etc), mosaics. - Elements of nature (such as trees), environmentally friendly. - "Bend the ruler" - "Citizen" of the world - Open-minded, unconventional. - Drawing stamps, flags, logos. - Believed that humans have three skins ; their natural skin, their clothes, and their dwelling (shelter or house) that protects humans from natures elements. And these should be in contact with the earth and trees and use nature for both insulation and oxygen (trees). - Organic design that blends in with nature, and soft on the eye. Part 2 Brief Hundertwasser's single story house is primarily for his use alone, but with additional rooms for guests. He is a minimalist or a person who lives a simple life, there for large extravagant spaces are not required but high ceilings would be an advantage to provide more space to hang his art. He will need a studio and workshop to practice his art, with plenty of natural sunlight and adequate room to move around. Kitchen will be simple and functional with basic features. He wont need a garage as he uses a bicycle for transport. He does not need a home entertainment area or use modern technology for entertainment (such as TV's) but would rather a room which could also be used for meditation as he is a spiritual person. Decent sized bathrooms with natural sunlight. A lot of odd shaped and different sized windows and doors to reflect his unconventional style. Accessible roof top garden (or green roof) with many trees and grass, and house built as close to the ground as possible. The roof top garden will be hidden behind castle like/tower features which will also provide walls on the roof for the garden beds. Building material will be concrete slab floors and roof, recycled brick for walls, and recycled timber for doors and window frames. These materials are selected to encompass his love and respect for nature and the environment. Orientation of the house will take full advantage of the northern winter sun throughout out the living areas. Eco friendly design and sustainable design will be incorporated throughout the entire house, such as natural ventilation as opposed to air conditioning, solar power, water saving devices, composting etc. Open living design with large openings instead of small doors in main living and socialising areas. Decorative spherical elements will be used on the main facades. Round or curved/soft lines instead of right angles and sharp lines to make up the shape of the house. The style of the house will be unconventional as if from a "fantasy" world. House to be child friendly. Lots of landscaping and trees wherever possible. From a birds-eye view the house will be almost invisible or hidden. Finishings will be plastered walls painted with bright colours, earth coloured concrete and colourful mosaic tiles.  
Large arch-shaped windows of varying sizes and use of bright colours.
Greenery and vegetation climbing up the building. Odd-shaped and styles of windows.
Green roof providing plenty of oxygen and natural insulation to building occupants and also aesthetically pleasing.
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Sunday, 8 September 2013
Studio Exercise 3 - Posterboards Research
Examples of graphic presentation styles
I liked this presentation board because of the high level of detail and information it presents. I also liked the layout and the way some images were placed diagonally to break up the uniformity.
This board has two contrasting colours and eye catching photos with the plans on the top in white on black background. Immediately the eye is drawn to the photos with the text and plans in the background.
This is my favourite out of the three I have selected and the most visually appealing. The two renders are placed one of the other from opposite angles with the upper render blurred to create a contrasting effect.
Thursday, 29 August 2013
Thursday, 22 August 2013
Studio Exercise 2 - Paper Folding
The following images are of tower-like structures featuring Islamic onion-shaped domes. Hundertwasser uses these shapes to give the colour and majestic grandeur to the occupants' lives. The golden dome features in many of his design concepts.
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In the following images of paper-folded forms, I attempted to recreate Hundertwasser's onion-shaped domes using the "scrunching paper" technique. I then placed it onto a cylindrical rolled paper within another larger cylinder base, with smaller cylinders attached to the top section to recreate one of Hundertwasser's towers.
Thursday, 8 August 2013
Studio Exercise 1: Comparative sketching
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| Section and Elevation draft to get idea of diferent heights and levels. |
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| 3D view 1 |
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| 3D view 2 & 3 |
Research Exercise 1: Design Influence
Friedensreich Hundertwasser
Motorway Restaurant, Bad Fischau, Lower Austria, 1989-1990
This was an existing boring looking cube like structure (built in the 70's) and redesigned by Hundertwasser. What interests me about this building and other Hundertwasser designs is the ''green roof '' which is an environmentally sustainable alternative to most typical roof designs. It cools the building, reduces costs (heating and air-conditioning ), absorbs rain water minimising run-off, offers an appealing natural look to the building, improves air quality, reduces noise and increases biodiversity. I also find Hundertwasser's choice and variety of material's and colours appealing.
Following images from book, "For a more human architecture in harmony with nature Hundertwasser Architecture", Taschen, 1997.
Motorway Restaurant, Bad Fischau, Lower Austria, 1989-1990
This was an existing boring looking cube like structure (built in the 70's) and redesigned by Hundertwasser. What interests me about this building and other Hundertwasser designs is the ''green roof '' which is an environmentally sustainable alternative to most typical roof designs. It cools the building, reduces costs (heating and air-conditioning ), absorbs rain water minimising run-off, offers an appealing natural look to the building, improves air quality, reduces noise and increases biodiversity. I also find Hundertwasser's choice and variety of material's and colours appealing.
Following images from book, "For a more human architecture in harmony with nature Hundertwasser Architecture", Taschen, 1997.
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