09/1058 - MCU - Detached House [As Published] · 132009.1058

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Architects Design Rationale

This statement is to accompany Sparks Architects Drawings 025 SK1.1 — SK1.6, 025 SK2.1
— SK2.4, 025 SK3.1 — SK3.3 & 025 SK4.1 — SK4.6

GENERAL

The proposed new residence for 8 Piper Street, Peregian Beach illustrated in the above
mentioned documents seeks to minimise impact to the significant natural vegetation to the
north east of the site whilst maximising the ability of the owners to enjoy this unique
landscape during various times of the day and year.

PLANNING

To this end a planning approach was adopted which allowed for large external living areas to
be incorporated into the central parts of the site, thus providing protection from wind and sun.
The idea that the house be negotiated as would a path through the site is also explored. Two
pavilions each 4.8 metres wide run down each longitudinal boundary. These two pavilions
are connected on the ground plane by native vegetation which is extended into the site from
the nature reserve to the rear. On the upper floor they are connected by a large external deck
and an entry vestibule.

Lower Level

The lower level is set well back from the required six metres associated with the open space
corridor. This allows for significant landscaping of endemic native species to a large
percentage of the site. The diagram below illustrates the extent of enclosed built form. The
white area signifies open landscaped space.

 

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nature reserve

 

 

 

 

lower floor
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