PROJECTS /SMALL STREET
BEING A VERY SMALL AND TIGHT SIGHT, THE ENGINEERING WAS TO BE SMART, SIMPLE AND EASY TO ERECT.SHAWN GODWIN - BASE ARCHITECTURE
Situation
The house is located on a very small site being only 230
square meters. The site also required potentially complex
foundations due to the neighbouring property being built to the
boundary. Bracing of the structure was challenging as a result of
the architectural form and the need to maximise views.
Solution
We were able to design the structure to resist bracing loads by
the introduction of a simple steelwork portal frame and the
introduction of blockwork nibs which added minimal costs to
construction. We also adopted a hit and miss approach to the
foundation system to avoid undermining or underpinning of the
adjacent residence which saved significant costs during
construction.
Results
An award winning architectural home that is intricate and yet
structurally efficient. The attention to structural detail is
evident in the construction simplicity and clean form.