wayfinding.
A SUBT L E S U GGESTION A thick rammed earth wall meanders around the complex, acting as a tactile wayfinding device. The curves - that disappear around corners - spark intrigue amongst onlookers and invites them in. Its texture reminds you of rugged landscape, while its sheer height leads your sight upwards towards the sky. A red glow guides the eye at night and reveals intricate impressions within the wall that speak of the network of stars above. Trickling water follows the trail and suggests of a body of water somewhere down the beaten track.
Perforated Copper Eave
Rammed Earth Wall
Hexagonal Imprints “Drawing Windows”
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Concrete Path Copper Water Stream Inlay
A PALIMPSEST
Hexagonal Imprinted Windows
Deeper into the hotel, the wayfinding walls develop a ridge that allow for those finding their way back to their villa to use it as a tactile guide.
Tethered Copper Sculpting Instruments
The ridge also holds sculpting tools, so those staying at the hotel can leave their own mark on the site. Hexagonal windows provide spaces for people to create art.
Sculpted Hand Rail / Holder of Carving Instruments
Over time, the wall will be slowly erroded by peoples artwork - creating a palimsest of past stories and experiences.
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foyer entrance.
A DY N A M I C PASSAGE
Corten Steel Orrery Sculpture
The wayfinding wall guides you into the heart of the precinct before pulling you into a mysterious passage. The space is tight and heavy around you - the earthy touch of the rammed earth familiar in the darkness. Speckles of light begin to form on the walls in front of you ... ...they multiply, drawing you forward. Suddenly the space around you opens up. Constellations of light populate the floors and the walls. You look up and see a glistening copper skylight with a network of tiny holes in which light pierce through. You enter another tight walk-way that takes you around the other side. The space slowly opens up revealing a bright and spacious reception overlooking the central garden of the precinct. You check-in at the desk, excited for what awaits.
Corten Steel Hollow Sculptural Feature Steel Frame Curtain System Double Glazing Timber Bench Seating Perforated Copper Skylight Corten Steel Plate Balustrade
Vapour Barrier Membrane Concrete Roof Slab
WaterProofing System/ Insulation Thermal Barrier Root Barrier Drainage Layer
Displaced Plants from Building Site
Filter Fabric Engineered Soil
Timber Lintel
Timber Batten Curtain Wall System Reinforced with Steel Frames
Steel I Beam
Insulation Batts
Steel Framing
Plaster Ceiling Rammed Earth Wall
Reinforced Concrete Slab
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Sheet Metal Parapet Cap Sloped to Drain Roofside Timber Support
Vapour Barrier Membrane WaterProofing System/ Insulation Thermal Barrier
Steel Top Hats
Root Barrier
Steel Metal Protection
Drainage Layer
Concrete Roof Slab
Filter Fabric Engineered Soil
Displaced Plants from Building Site
Paver with Shim Reinforced Cast-in-Situ Concrete Ramp
Loose Laid Retention Tee
Weeping Fig Tree Continuous Cleat
Insulation Batts
Red LED Strip Lighting
Steel Framing
Concrete Parapet
Black Paint Finish Plaster Ceiling
Reinforced Concrete Slab
Perforated Copper Skylight Feature Rammed Earth Wall
Carpet Tiles
Timber Batten Curtain Wall System
Rammed Earth Wall Bolted Corten Steel Plate Balustrade
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Bolted Corten Steel Plate Balustrade Insulation Batts Troldekt Acoustic Ceiling
Steel Framing Weeping Fig
Copper Water Tunnel
Carpet Tiles
Rammed Earth Wayfinding Wall
library ramp.
Reinforced Concrete Slab
A COSMIC L I N K
Reinforced Retaining Wall
As you enter the library, sprawling foliage across the room catches your eye. A large atrium opens up around you as you get closer. 0.2
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Reinforced Cast-in-Situ Concrete Ramp
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A ramp with a contrasting balustrade wraps like a ribbon around the weeping fig tree. A perforated copper skylight dips down - meeting the branches halfway. The speckled light piercing through the copper dances on the fluttering leaves. The base of the tree is blanketed in dense greenery creating a relaxing oasis on the level below you. You see the ramp wrapping upwards to a space above ... ...you wonder what could be up there.
library mezzanine.
T O T A L I M M E RSION
The ramp takes you around the atrium and up to the top floor. You are met with the words “dare to explore”. The floor undulates under you feet - taking you towards a circular seating space. You lie within the soft ergonomic curves of the floor and look up. You can see the metal arms that envelop the building flying amongst the clouds.. The skylight suddenly closes and screens begins to rotate around you - enclosing you within a dark cylinder. The screens turn on and begin to display an incredible show of swirling galaxies and flying comets around you. You immediately forget your surroundings and are completely immersed in the virtual world around you.
Timber Shelving Rotating LED Screens on Floor and Ceiling Tracks Rammed Earth Wall
Copper Signage Interactive Educational Screen
Powdercoat Black Steel Track
Wooden Panel Soffit
Steel Framing Sculpted Concrete Form
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Troldtekt Acoustic Ceiling
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Bolted Corten Steel Plate Balustrade
Steel Metal Protection
Steel Top Hats Vapour Barrier Membrane
Sheet Metal Parapet Cap Sloped to Drain Roof-side Concrete Roof Slab
Displaced Plants from Building Site
Water-proofing System/ Insulation Thermal Barrier Perforated Corten Steel Hydraulic Skylight Cover
Root Barrier Drainage Layer
Steel Bolted Hinge
Filter Fabric
Steel Top Hats
Engineered Soil
Steel Metal Protection
Steel Frame Double Glazed Skylight
Perforated Copper Shell Bolted to Concrete
Black Paint Finish Plaster Ceiling
Red LED Strip Lighting
Rammed Earth Wall
Powdercoat Black Steel Tracks
Cast-in-Situ Concrete Carpet Tiles
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Steel Framing Support Sand Coloured Waterproof Shade Cloth Perforated Copper Shelving
Steel Column
Stone Bench
Perforated Copper Shelving
Red LED Strip Lighting
Corten Steel Floor Inlay
Stone Benchtop Timber Click in Battens on concealed track
Corten Steel Panelling fixed to Timber Framing
Corten Steel Paneling fixed to Timber Framing
Corten Steel Paneling fixed to Timber Framing
Corten Steel Floating Treads
Corten Steel Benchtop Copper Fixtures
Corten Steel Floor Inlay
Steel Tension Cable
bar.
Reinforced Cast-in-Situ Concrete Wall
Steel Shelf Brackets Bolted
Reinforced Concrete Slab
Timber Joinery Ceramic Basin Stainless Steel Mixer
OMNISCIENT Reinforced Castin-Situ Concrete Wall
Rammed Earth Wall
Corten Steel Treads
The sound of chatter and laughter flows downs from the top of a revitalised watertank. You follow the noise and find yourself at the edge of a moat surrounding the tower. The glistening water reflects the beautiful mural painted across the 8m high walls. A path leads you over the water and up a set of stairs - as the noise of hustle and bustle grows louder.
Water-proofing Membrane Ceramic Tiles
At the top, you find yourself sitting amongst the tree tops presented with a breathtaking, uninterupted view. You grab a hearty glass of red wine and sit at the bench overlooking the hotel. As the afternoon turns to night, you watch the commotion of people below you slowly diminish... Concrete Slab
Water-proofing Membrane
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2 person suite.
THE LEVELS OF AWE.
Hinged Steel Frame Skylight System
Perforated Copper Sleeping Pod
You follow the path deeper into the forest. You spot your villa - number 17 - and follow as the wall falls away from the main path. A gap in the enclosure surrounding the villa gives you a glimpse of the world within. You walk forwards and step in - finding yourself within a sheltered courtyard bursting with vibrant greenery looking into a cozy room. A warm glow lights up the earthy textures of the rammed earth surrounding you. You glance upwards - arms of corten steel weave amongst the trees above; cosmic sculptures move and rattle in the wind... ... A series of steps and ladders are calling you to venture upwards. You take a deep breath, grip the rusty balustrade and make you way towards the stars
Decorative Corten Steel Orrery Feature
Welded Steel Railing Perforated Copper Platform
Tension cables
Steel Columns
Steel Shower Head
Steel Columns
Moulded Plastic Tub with Wooden Batten Lining Bolted Corten Steel Platform Steel Frame Double Glazing Steel Column
Perforated Copper Platform
Corten Steel Panels on Steel Stud Framing
Corten Steel Plate Balustrade Insulation Batts
Garden Beds
Rammed Earth Wall
Insulation Batts
Plaster Ceiling
Sculpted Hand Rail Steel Frame Double Glazing Curtain Wall
Corten Steel Panels on Steel Stud Framing
Rammed Earth Wall
Steel Mesh Reinforced Clay Roofing Steel Framing
Steel Welded Stair with Corten Steel Plate Balustrade
Concrete slab and footing
Red LED Strip Lighting
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