RFI - Architects Proposal Statement Amended

In terms of appearance, the cantilever in juxtaposition to our choice in materiality promotes a
lightweight, layered feel. Crisp white, light-weight cladding with a refined articulation of white,
high tension cables/sun shades and eaves in the form of ‘sails’ and semi-transparent mesh
which, when sunlight is applied will advocate a distinct level of weightlessness. It will, in no
way, look heavy.

Council Note: There are no roof overhangs to the walls of the building. Noosa Plan requires
eaves to 75% of the perimeter of the building.

Architects Response: Eaves now meet 100% of the upper level room.

Apart from protection provided by the significant cantilever mentioned above, the East and
Western facades/roof line have a 600mm deep eave, in a less traditional sense however,
they are articulated to compliment the unique design which we feel adds more value to the
appearance of the overall building rather than a typical eave.
The North and Southern facades both have much deeper eaves as indicated on the
Architects Drawings.

Council Note: The street facade lacks a variety of finishes, texture and detailing to break up
the upper storey bulk.

Architects Response: As mentioned above, the proposal boasts a variety of complimentary
materials, finishes and details which ultimately does break up the upper storey bulk
significantly.

The upper level cladding would be of a weatherboard-type nature, windows would be white
aluminium with over-sails for privacy and thermal protection.

The North and Rear elevations are heavily articulated with bold architectural steel outriggers
not dissimilar to a yacht mast, where high-tension cables brace off and connect to one
another, holding up a series of ‘sun sails’ to act as overlooking screens and sun shades for
both units and the front pedestrian path way.
To act as a visual deterrent for privacy and overlooking, a perforated screen or mesh will be
applied to the front balcony balustrade and some of the North and East window hoods. This
measure also allows for natural light to easily penetrate into the habitable rooms behind.
Furthermore, a high degree of natural vegetation will be incorporated into these materials via
the high-tension cables to break up the high degree of white material.

As for the ground floor, the materials will primarily consist of concrete and white aluminium,
which further adds to the breaking up of the materials above.


Council Note: The balcony to the street is not open and is very much enclosed.

Architects Response: The balcony to the street is indeed open, again we are at a
disadvantage with the North and South elevation drawings and it is difficult to distinguish
what is what. In reality, the balcony will be highly visible and easy to identify. Although it is to
a degree concealed behind a perforated balustrade and sun shade but when looking up from
the street (as you will find from the complimentary renders provided with this application) this
will not have the same impact of appearance as the elevation drawing does.
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