ORDERED CHOAS
CONTENT
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Welcome
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Concept Visualisation
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Connecting to Nature
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16. Facade Treatment
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Designing With Nature
Historical Introduction
Site Analysis
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12. Section
13. Elevations
14. Framing
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Concept Idea
Site Plan
Desgin Brief
Communal Amenities
Vistas
Plan
Overal Site Render
Internal Elevation
Structural Axonometric
Overal Site Render
WELCOME / NIINA MARNI
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Wirraparinga
:Brownhill Creek
We acknowledge the Kaurna people as the custodians of the Adelaide region. We respect their spiritual relationship to their country and that their cultural and heritage beliefs are still as important to the living Kaurna people today.
This land was once a popular place for the Kaurna People to meet and seek shelter. From the previously rich bush land scattered with great big red gum eucalyptus trees, this 400 year old hollowed out ‘shelter tree’, Monarch of Glen, is one of the few remaining. The significance of this trees extends generations of indigenious people, early settlers and the current Mitcham community as they all cherish this historic tree that stands welcoming at the entrance of the Brownhill Creek Recreational Park.
LOCATION
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The land use post colonial, saw it become a place of many industries while always retaining elements of recreation. From early mining quarries, to farming and forrestry, the land has suffered alterations to the natural landscape. While hiking and
tennis are among the longest standing activities enjoyed on the land, once the industries were removed, recreation and restoration became the new purpose and pride of the park. The walking path through the lucious woodlands, now meanders through
landmarks of the creek’s history. Conveniently no more than an hour travel from Adelaide by bus or car, the location remains perfectly connected to the city while providing a tranquil retreat to Australian landscape.
Summer peaks of 40*c, winter lows of -2*c and averaging 12*c. Average Temperatures
CHOSEN TREE
CLIMATE
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Construction parameters of chosen trees, available span between trees and desired elevation of tree house for appropriate immersion in treetops.
Annual Average 698mm
Apx. 5m
Average Rainfall
Most prominant winds 10.8% Westerly Wind Rose
Apx. 5m
SITE
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The proposed site opens up into a meadowed clearing sheltered by the steep side of Brownhill and bordered on the opposite side by the creek. Immersed in nature, the site is habitat to lively native birds.
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Accompainied by the gentle sounds of the freshwater creek below creates quite the natural orchestra. Gentle morning rays that shine through the canopies truely sets a fantastic atmosphere, that is beautifally concluded with the rose coloured night sky.
DESIGNING FROM NATURE
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ORDERED
CHAOS Creating unexpected patterns and depth that play on light encountered in nature.
NATURAL FORMS
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BANKSIA Inspired by the flowers of the Banksia Marginata, the facade abstracts the fine lines created by the petite flowers into the textured orderd chaos. Seeking to emulate the thin nature of native flora, complimenting the surrounding environmnent.
ZONING
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Wet Amenities
Kitchenette and small bathroom with compostable toilet.
Immersice Treetop Sleeping Bunks
Take advantage of Eastern morning light
Vast Open Views
Living space frames the surrounding nature and Northern light
Ideal for a Family of Four
PLAN
9. Living Space
Small Kitchen:
Offering guests basic kitchen appliances for simple cooking
Bathroom:
Compostable Toilet
INTERNAL ELEVATIONS LIVING SPACE VIEW
10. Compact Kitchen Appliances:
Under Bench Mini-fridge: 475 x 446 x 850mm
Self-Contained Composting Toilet:
Electric Double stove: 30 x 270 x 490mm
Natures Head 450 x 546 x 475mm
CONNECTIONS TO NATURE
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Living Space Views Looking out into the vast open skies over the clearinig or out over the creek nestled in the woodlands, each treehouse offers spectacular views of the natural wonders of Brown Hill Creek.
Sleeping Bunks: 2 singles and 1 Double
Perfect to accomodate families or small groups, the sleeping bunks offer an intimate sleeping experience face to face with the tree tops.
ELEVATION
13. North
West
South
East
DETAILS
14. Extruding Sleeping Bunks Simple cantilever
Offers the guests close encounters with nature through large windows in bunks looking out in to neighbouring trees.
Perforated Spiral Staircase Perforated metal
Climbing up into the treehouse initiates the cosy atmosphere of the intimate space.
STRUCTURE
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Lightweight Structure Simple wooden framing and wall constrcution
Compact simple construction
Primary Structure Support Pillars Floor Joists
Use of non- toxic materials to eliminate harmful chemical runoff into surrounding environment.
Low Impact Footing Pile footings avoiding established tree roots
Distributed to avoid any integral tree roots of existing adjacent trees.
FACADE
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Lightweight Facade Steel gridded brackets fitted to exterior wall construction for attaching facade.
Creating complexity in facade treatment that reflects the intricate shapes and forms of the surrounding environment.
SITE PLAN
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COMMUNAL AREA
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SUNKEN
AMENITIES Built down into the landscape to blend into the surroundings the communal area offers great community amenities. Providing a meeting point for guests to relax by the fire pit and share meals under the stars with the outdoor barbeque.
SITE PERSPECTIVE
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