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This Blog is a QUT, 2nd Year Architecture Assignment. In this assignment we are asked to research 3 Exemplar Houses (2 Australian, 1 International). We are then to choose one of the three to do a detailed analysis of. Using this research we are then to design a Cabin for the designer of the exemplar house and his wife. We are to create a blog and update our research and designs for the duration of the project. (Due 24 / 03/2010)

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

Initial Research

The Riparian House
St Lucia

Cox Architects


Cox Architect es, 2010

The Riparian House got its name from its extension on the existing house, which allowed it to extend over the Riparian line set by Brisbane City Council. (Cox Architects, 2010) This renovation allowed the house to be situated closer to the river than the surrounding houses giving it amazing views up and down the Brisbane River.

The materials used in the design of this house includes: Glass, zinc Cladding, natural timber battening and Pre-coloured Concrete.


The house was designed for a semi retired couple with space for friends and family to stay. The upstairs level of the house contain es the master bedroom, while the middle and lower floors have guest accommodation. The living area in the house is on the middle level with the large glass windows breaking out from the house and giving exceptional views from all angles. (Catherine Slessor, 2004)


Lake Weyba Residence

Lake Weyba
Gabriel Poole


Gabriel Poole Architecture, 2010


The design for this house is based on steel and canvas tents, which the client lived in prior to the building and design of the Lake Weyba Residence. It was to retail the quality of light, freedom of spirit and ventilation controls. ( Catherine Slessor, 2004)

Bordeaux House

Bordeaux, France
Rem Koolhaas

Hans Werlemann, 2008

The Bordeaux House was designed for a wheelchair bound man, his wife and one of their children. The house is symbolic of the complex world in which the man lives, rather than a simple house. Making it a constant reminder of the world they live in. ( Catherine Slessor, 2004)

The most defining feature of the Bordeaux house is the 3 level moving platform which not only allows the husband to travel to different levels of the house but also acts as a study for the husband.

Catherine Slessor, 2004, 100 of the worlds best houses. Images Publishing - Australia. pg 44-47, 242 - 245, 250 - 253, 324 - 340

Cox Architects, 2010, Riparian House Brisbane. http://www.cox.com.au/projects.aspx?projectId=1918&disciplineId=1201
Gabriel Poole Architecture, 2010, Gabriel and Elizabeth Poole Design Company. http://www.gabrielpoole.com.au/philosophy.html
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