Act Five - Zooming In V.VI Unfolding the Home

The South elevation uses a number of strategies to mediate and maximise solar gain. Horizontal solar shades are employed to the living spaces to shade from summer sun, horizontal shutters are used at lower floors to allow privacy to bedrooms and living spaces.

The West elevations are minimal in glazing as they face directly onto the neighbouring buildings. Horizontal banding, in both terracotta and brick soldier course creates shadows and interest on the facade. The facade is left intentionally blank to emphasis the feeling of enclosure in the alleyways bordering the site.

The North elevation employs smaller glazing to minimise heat loss through windows while using vertical shades to mediate eastern and western light. The mud-room porch at ground floor adds interest and character to the facade.

The East eastern elevation follows similar principles to the western elevation, with minimal glazing due to overlooking into the adjacent buildings. Translucent glazing is used, however to allow natural light into the bathrooms and an additional window in the kitchens allows daylight into the deeper plan.