GUCKLHUPF HANS PETER WORNDLE ANDREW MADDOCKS
Andrew Maddocks 16159354 Architectural Contexts Methods Semester 2 2015
Hans Peter Wörndl’s Gucklhupf was an experimental house built around the concept of the ‘stranger’. The theme being realized through the many moving parts, as the structure can be transformed into a variety shapes, intended to never be left in a single state, this exemplifies the theme of the stranger. The structure consists of marine plywood clad to a simple timber skeleton. A system of devices have been employed to allow the unique manipulation of the doors, windows and sliding panels that create openings of the internal space. The space was intended to be a centre of contemplation and as a stage for small music performances and poetry readings.
SIMPLIFIED EXPLODED AXONOMETRIC
I N T E R N A L S PA C E
OPENINGS
PROGRESSION OF OPENINGS
R E L AT I O N S H I P O F O P E N I N G A N D S T R C T U R E
- TIMBER FRAME CONSTRUCTION - 35MM PLYWOOD CLADDING - INSULATION - ALUMINIUM SHEET - 120X120 COLLUMN - 60X120 BEAM - CABLE AND WINCH PULLY SYSTEM FOR DOORS, WINDOWS AND OPENINGS - STEEL STEPS
SLIDE OPENING
THE SLIDING PLATFORM IS ATTACHED TO THE BOTTOM OF THE TOP FLOOR WITH A RUNNER ALLOWING IT TO BE MOVED MANUALLY.
PIVOT OPENING
TWO OF THE PIVOT OPENINGS ARE PRESENT WITHIN THE STRUCTURE WITH THE ONE ON THE HIGHER LEVEL ALSO SERVING TO ACT AS A PLATFORM. BOTH PIVOT OPENINGS ARE HINGED OFF A STRUCTURAL STUD.
THE SLIP OPENING IS ATTACHED TO A RUNNER ALLOWING A CONCAVE MOVEMENT THROUGH THE USE OF A CABLE WINCH. WHEN OPENED IT ACTS AS A SHADE.
SLIP OPENING
THIS SYSTEM IS USED FOR MOST OF THE OPENINGS ONLY DIFFERING WITH HORIZONTAL OR VERTICAL HINGES. A SECONDARY BEAM IS PRESENT TO PREVENT THE MEMBER FROM ENTERING THE INTERIOR OF THE STRUCTURE. MOVEMENT IS MADE THROUGH THE USE OF WINCH AND CABLE.
HINGE OPENING