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Rocky Knoll House
Rocky Knoll House
Canberra, Australia
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Rocky Knoll House
Canberra, Australia
Type
STATUS
Built
YEAR
2007
SIZE
3000 sqft - 5000 sqft
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The brief read as a synopsis of the completed product: ‘…a house that has a feeling of space, light, warmth, simplicity, and that integrates with the outdoors and makes the most of the views from the top of Rocky Knoll.’
The primary drivers for this project were to:
• continue the practice’s exploration of an exposed welded steel frame and interest in the Eames Case Study Houses;
• acknowledge the client and architect’s shared interest in the works of Richard Neutra;
• explore a courtyard house typology;
• maximise environmentally sustainable design initiatives; and
• use light and shadow (both literal and in material colour) to articulate forms.
The project encompassed all aspects of the entire site, down to custom fencing details and towel rails. The clients were vigorous in helping the project fulfil its envisaged final state, and they are extremely happy with the outcome.
The built form frames views enabled by the elevated site and preserves sun and privacy to neighbours. The siting of street elements responds to neighbouring buildings.
This project was an immense exercise in coordination, in part due to the exposed structure and reductionist detailing. All those involved displayed outstanding commitment, from the structural engineer and steel fabricators achieving the most out of a ‘thin and elegant’ structure, to the attention and care of builders.
Numerous construction elements were more complex or difficult than the norm – exposed welded steel structure, concrete floor finish, large operable windows and extensive electrical services. Many of the contractors were responding to environmentally sustainable design documentation for the first time.
The primary drivers for this project were to:
• continue the practice’s exploration of an exposed welded steel frame and interest in the Eames Case Study Houses;
• acknowledge the client and architect’s shared interest in the works of Richard Neutra;
• explore a courtyard house typology;
• maximise environmentally sustainable design initiatives; and
• use light and shadow (both literal and in material colour) to articulate forms.
The project encompassed all aspects of the entire site, down to custom fencing details and towel rails. The clients were vigorous in helping the project fulfil its envisaged final state, and they are extremely happy with the outcome.
The built form frames views enabled by the elevated site and preserves sun and privacy to neighbours. The siting of street elements responds to neighbouring buildings.
This project was an immense exercise in coordination, in part due to the exposed structure and reductionist detailing. All those involved displayed outstanding commitment, from the structural engineer and steel fabricators achieving the most out of a ‘thin and elegant’ structure, to the attention and care of builders.
Numerous construction elements were more complex or difficult than the norm – exposed welded steel structure, concrete floor finish, large operable windows and extensive electrical services. Many of the contractors were responding to environmentally sustainable design documentation for the first time.
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