Maison a Bordeaux - Drawings

To fully appreciate Rem Koolhaas and his team of designers work on the Bordeaux house, it is important to view the drawings.

Below are a free-hand set of drawings done of the Bordeaux Residence.

These drawings are a recreation of images of plans, and therefore are not exact replicas.

Ground Floor Plan: Drawn on A3 at 1:100 - Underground semi private and public

Mid-Floor Plan: Drawn on A3 at 1:100 - The glass level, Public Space

Top Floor Level - Drawn on A3 at 1:100 - The private space

Exterior Elevations

East Elevation - Drawn on A3 at 1:100

South Elevation - Drawn on A3 at 1:100

Section - Drawn on A3 at 1:100

The section is one of the most important drawings in this set. This helps to understand the different types of space inside the Bordeaux house. When looking at the Residence from this angle it is easy to identify the areas where vertical and horizontal containers have been used in the design. (Refer to house as a container) It is also easier to identify how different materials define the type of, whether it is public space or private. The middle level, shown in glass is public, while the top level, with little Windows and only skylights for openings creates a private space.