1) The house is set as part of the natural environment
The first thing that came to me in relation to the Isaacson/Davis Beach House was that it is set as part of the natural environment. From every window, there is the view of trees...
I love this diagram- I wanted to show the views of trees as you look out and I think this really encapsulates it. The only criticism I have is that the southern (bottom in this case), side has very few windows so you can't see that much, but perhaps there are neighbours on that side? (Though I couldn't see any from the photos).
My design is surrounded by trees, so I'm using lots of windows and under-roof decks to maximise views of them, and enhance the "part of the natural environment" feel.
2) The house has a transition from outside to inside
The use of timber decks and open spaces has given the Isaacson Davis House various transitional spaces, which are partly outside and partly inside, aiding in bringing the outside, in.
I wanted to create a similar filter for the exterior in my design, and did so by using a number of decks and exterior spaces.
3) The house is designed with Sun Paths in mind.
John Wardle asserts that the Isaacson Davis House was designed to take advantage of the path of the sun (Wardle 2001). Being located in Victoria, the house needed to be heated, and putting living areas in the west took advantage of the afternoon sun, while also providing sunset views. Similarly, bedrooms were placed on the east to take advantage of the sunrise.
In designing my cabin, I also took note of the path of the sun. As it is to be located in South-East Queensland, having living areas on the Western Side would be unbearable. Therefore, a large under-roof deck was added to this side, with the studio being situated in the north , and the bedroom in the south, where it would get little sun.
Wardle, J. 2001. CRAFTED ARCHITECTURE. Houses, (24), 88. Retrieved from Australia/New Zealand Reference Centre database.
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