Cabin Design

CABIN EXPLANIATION
The cabin takes inspiration from the sunrise beach house design by Wilson architects. the cabin is situated on top a hill with were the entry is cleverly concealed by the peak of the hill. The cabin takes full advantage of the beach style heritage with the use of large sliding doors on eastern facing facade to capture the prevailing sun and wind direction.
• entry is shelter from the outside but the walls also act to block the cold winter wind,
• entry into the cabin is through a calm sanctuary were the interior and exteriors meet, here a small water fall that introduces water into a stream that runs around the house to a storage tank down the back that pumps it back up to the top again. Provide constant tranquillity while wind is also cooled before it enter the house as it goes over the surface.
• The entry sanctuary is that of a cool running waster environment that cools the environment inside the courtyard.
• the work station is positioned in such a position that depending on his mood the architect is in, he has the opportunity to open the pivotal windows and take in the cool pond sanctuary on his left or turn right and take in the majestic warm nature of the cabin with its natural warm timber feeling while at the same time take in the expansive views.
• I Promoted the counter leave roof that covers the back deck , one it allows for better sun protection and provides a larger shadow area and the pitched counter leaver works to collect more of the sea breezes throughout the year.
• Large windows on the eastern side invite the morning sun in to warm the house and provide the natural light.
• in conjunction with the sliding doors I have also placed pivotal window on the opposite side to increase cross ventilation
• Pivotal windows also invite nature in as they face into the yard.
• ceiling is designed at 3.6 meter, this is because the cabin is only 75m2 and by doing this it still allows for the width and length still to feel human but the added height gives the feel of a more spacious feeling you would get from a bigger house, this added height also help reduce heat building and the larger area disperses heat quickly but during colder time with the top louvers and windows all closed it stays nice and warm.
• Introduction of the louvers above the large sliding doors allows for greater air flow but also allows heat to escape. These allow for small window to be open instead of the large doors in colder times.
• Orientation the cabin is orientated towards the east with the large deck and large windows all designed to capture as much breeze and light as possible.
• material; exteriors is a mix between white/gray concrete , this material allows for thermal protection from the environment. eves are finished with timber to show the link and difference between the rough exterior facade and the warm inviting interior facade
• Public and private areas are all divided by a stepping down or up into rooms in the design giving a subconscious though of what room or were in the house you are.
• The cabin is still very geometrical with simple shapes to provide the most visual delighting experience.