MONO-HOUSE

The Architecture form derived from Tara Donovan’s artwork was highly influenced by The Lin Family. Growth has been identified as a key design from Tara’s organic artwork, that was derived based on a similar object that appears to mimic an organic form from her general installation sculpture.

In relation to Tara’s artwork from an organic form closely related to nature, the idea of a ‘plant’ was extracted out from natural greenery of the site.

Plants grow in geotropism form that stimulate it growth towards the direction of light and breathable opening.

It replicates from a rectilinear form that morph the growth from the earth core of the site of the structure towards a bright lit place.

The architecture begins with the garden linked by a bridge to the interior.

The continuous parallel wall set as a common corridor facing north-west of the valley which consist of two parts: the private space (Master Bedroom) located on the upper level and Public Space on the lower level to distinguish a personal hierarchy to the owner.

The mezzanine space is accessible from the master bedroom to allow the owner to appreciate the art of tapestry from an eye level of a double volume space.

Located beside the mezzanine, there is a viewing space that overlooks the pleasing view of canterbury with high openable window where the owner is able to enjoy the chirping sounds of birds from a high level.

The courtyard provide a therapeutic atmosphere with reflective pool that surrounds the two timber platforms.

To access the platform at the corner under the bamboo tree, one is required to walk along the stretch of stepping stone that triggers the sensory feel of the feet. One can also gently touch and feel the water and the temperature beneath the earthcore of the site. Also, this provides a meditation experience to the retired owner.

There is a significant presence of contemporary and essential paradigm of a borrowed space for human existence.

A physical and spiritual occurrence of man and architecture in harmony with nature stimulates the sense of vision and the suppressed sense of touch, hearing and even smell of the water from the our cosmic body.

The flow of the foam occurs at the entrance of the structure, with a series of parallel walls that divides and connects the complex growth movement from the earthcore of the site. The replication of a rectilinear form that morph the growth of the house towards a brighter lit place was strongly influence based on Tara’s artwork.

It moves and flows towards the open space of the field, with the longitudinal form developing its movement towards the clear line of slight facing the valley while the compress latitudinal side flows towards the north in response to the site.

SITE RESPONSE

ADJACENT BUILDING

CIRCULATION

VEGETATION

OPEN GREEN

The site is situated on a gentle slope in a quiet and peaceful environment of Canterbury Road. With the intention of the building form was to grow from its site to shape and harmonise its surrounding nature.

Due to the modest size of the site, large pivoted door has been introduced to enable the indoor and outdoor area to work seamlessly as one. The space can be enjoyed as an extension to the internal living space all year round.

Louvred Window and Pivoted Door was used to capture the wind for passive cross ventilation within the space. With an opening at the centre of the house above the flight of stair, this allows hot air to escape. Together with the uses of Bamboo Trees & Water Features along the western and eastern path of the sun, this tackles the direct heat of the sun ray at low angle.

MATERIAL

The overall composition of the building facade consists of off form concrete, Corten Steel and Chengal Timber.

CHENGAL TIMBER

CORTEN STEEL

OFF FORM CONCRETE

The entire finish of the house is wrapped with off form concrete(Brutalist) which is use to redefine the relation between men, architecture & nature.

Brutalist Architecture is able to retain its sculptural qualities, as well as the uncompromising, anti-bourgeois, nature of style with a minimalist scale based on Tara’s Artwork. The rough coolness of concrete has lost its appeal as the owner ages along with the structure.