FRAMING AND STRUCTURE

FRAMING AND STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

Platform framing Roof framing systems- inspired and alluding to a leaf structure. the battens are representative of the

veins in a leaf.

3 sided window above a sleeping space allows views of the stars, and enhances the feeling of being amongst the trees. The sleeping space sits 3.2m above the site, just under the canopy of the gumtree.

None of the framing is supported by the tree, only the floorplan wraps around the tree and over the creek.

Platform framing The living space, sits just 2m above the site, however is cantilevered over the creek on just two props. a 360 degree transverse window that wraps around the living space- providing views of the creek below, the balcony on the northern side and of the tree, also above and south to the creekscape.

Wall framing- very tradtional and domestic, but larger spans between frames allowing for large window cavities and more flexibility with the

materiality of the building’s ”skin”

FRAMING AND MAIN STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS

Sleeping spaces on the northern side of the tree trunk.

Floor plan: leaf shaped roof pieces lay over the buildings, while the creek can be seen beneath the living space building on the right. The tree is central to the buildings and exposes light and shadows throughout the different times of day.

Living spaces, kitchen and composting toilet

The 360 degree window divides the roof and framing almost completely, alluding to a separation within the leaflike roof.