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

Piper Street Residence Job No. 025

A long and elegant swimming pool is also incorporated into the composition. Unlike the
neighbouring property (north) where the swimming pool and associated terrace is positioned
right on the boundary with the pool stretching the width of the site, we propose to run the pool
against the contours, cantilevering the narrow end subtly into the setback. This allows for the
open space corridor setback to be free of any structural elements and encourages native
flora and fauna into the site.

Upper Level

One approaches the dwelling from the street along a path winding through native endemic
planting. You then step onto an entry deck where you can reorientate yourself with the street
before stepping into the entry space. This space is very open and welcoming and somewhat
transitionary in nature as once inside the space you immediately step through it and back
outside - into the primary space of the dwelling - the outdoor room. From here your view is
drawn down the length of the central deck to the landscape beyond. A generous flight of
stairs allows for this central out door room to connect with the ground plane, further playing
on the planning analogy of the dwelling being read as a protected path through the site.

 

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upper floor

The two pavilions of the upper level cantilever into the six metre setback by just over 1 metre,
with respect to the northern pavilion this is simply an open deck. The outer most extent of the
upper level is 4 900mm off the NE boundary It should be noted that this distance is greater
than the built structure of the existing dwelling on the site which is positioned 4780mm off the
NE boundary.

The ‘openness’ of both levels, so apparent in the above diagrams nurtures the feeling of both
the building and it’s inhabitants being part of nature. The building opens up to both the views

but also to the natural landscape, inviting the native vegetation to become an integral part of
the composition.

Sparks Architects Issue A — 28/7/09 Page 2 of 3