The basis of my design for this project is centred on an
examination of the standard architectural order which exists in the surrounding
terraces and residential units of the Potts Point area. Through the numerous
site visits I identified that all the surround architecture follows the same
set of principles, for example defining the front facade as a direct parallel
to the street it fronts, and the boundaries as perpendicular extensions of the
street. Considering these principles I began to further consider the manner in
which such manages the separation between public and private spaces. Following
these principles I discovered that such spaces are managed very directly
through simply a vertical facade, which sharply distinguishes the public and
private spaces.
Therefore I intended through this project to manipulate such
principles and standard architectural notions to inturn consider how the
distinction between public and private spaces are able to be blurred. Further by
defining the two clients as an extrovert and an introvert, the manner in which the
overall architectural form may blur their coexistence via a communal garden,
while further reflecting their state of existence through the creation of
relative spaces.
My design thus consists of numerous interconnecting curves
which upon the facade blurs the distinction between public and private space.
Such occurs through the creation of depth further enhanced through the manipulation
of light and shadow over the surface of the numerous curvilinear planes. This
notion and manipulation of standard architectural order is furthered throughout
the design, allowing the public gallery to coexist within a private residence
for example as the occupant moves directly through the gallery while remain
detached. Curvilinear planes further allow a continuity of space to exist
within the internal form. For example
within secondary house at the rear, the central living spaces appear openly
defined, however remain functionally separated. The following collection of
drawings beneath portrays my design in further detail.
