![]() ![]() ![]() We regularly discussed the possibility of developing an architectural alternative to the conventional 'off the shelf' house and we were united in our refusal to concede that architectural detailing, simplicity of construction and affordability were mutually exclusive. Having worked on a couple of challenging projects with the owner (a carpenter) previously, we often found ourselves deliberating over ideas revolving around establishing a methodology to design & build small scale structures that would achieve both a simplicity of construction as well as a successful architectural outcome. It was exciting to be involved in a project where we could focus purely on the aesthetic and architectural outcomes of a building. The nature in which this project was realised meant that our involvement was quite informal as we were consulted with on an ad-hoc basis during the design & construction solely in regards to architectural detailing and the overall architectural outcome. Constructed and largely conceptualised by the owner on free weekends and rainy Mondays, the compact, re-locatable structure is more a product of rigourous discussion than that of resolved drawings… that's not to downplay the careful consideration that was applied to the details of the house, it's just that the way this project evolved meant that things could, more often than not, be resolved through a conversation on site and detail etched into the clay with a rusty nail. ![]() Typically an architectural outcome is the product of a lengthy design, documentation & construction process where the 'vision' is communicated to both client and builder predominantly through detailed drawings and paper-trail of addendums, RFI's & variations. ![]()
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