Project Three: Final Submission

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.