The Studio Retreat House
Better northerly aspect possible site
Overall Concept
Removal of existing cottage not best spot Better interface with river Close proximity better sensory access
Cattle and horse grazing
Energy + Habitats
Run off into dam supports yabbies & frogs Lotus flowers Orchard planting Significant trees along rivers edge Fish in river?
Neighbouring cottage small farm | few acres
Human Interface
Gravel access roads | good conditions Ancillary farm utility sheds | workers cottage Main farm house
Steep hills sloping upward to east
Topography
Dip in valley storm run off into holding dam Steep drop off ridge 8 - 10m Natural crest safe in flood events Flat plateau paddock | orchard | cattle grazing Sandy gravel river bank
Tree topped hills beyond +100m elevation change
4 Elements
Heavy rain forms streams from gullys Between the hills and flow down into the river
Williams river flows from barrington Tops and reaches confluence with the Hunter river
Site Location
Traditional custodians - gringai people| bandon grove county Existing building to be replaced Mulconda farm founded in 1800’s
Williams river
The Studio Retreat House | Site Analysis
Utilise existing structures PV Panel Mounts and Evacuated Hot Solar Tube Water Heater
Cool river water pumped up through chilled beams embedded within slab decreasing summer thermal loading Relocated Sewerage System
The Studio Retreat House | Service Diagram
The Studio Retreat House | Diagrams
The Studio Retreat House | Massing Typologies
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The Studio Retreat House | Site Plan
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The Studio Retreat House | Floor Plan
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The Studio Retreat House | Elevation - North
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The Studio Retreat House | Elevation - East
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The Studio Retreat House | Elevation - South
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The Studio Retreat House | Elevation - North
Operable clerestory windows for controlling hot air | Night Purging
Cool moderating breezes Cross Ventilation
The Studio Retreat House | Section A
The Studio Retreat House | Section B
The Studio Retreat House | Front Perspective
The Studio Retreat House | Rear Perspective
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The Studio Retreat House | Critique Feedback