Project size: 2,400 square feet
Program: The design of this two-bedroom dwelling is inspired by the local vernacular, and maximizes views to the ocean beyond.
Location: Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea
Solution: Located on a steep west-facing site, the architects designed a concrete mass to embed solid foundations. Together with a green roof, the concrete, which helps with thermal massing, contributes to a passive design. A latticed wood screen wraps around the top level, utilizing a system of complex joints, and paying homage to local traditions of timber crafstmanship seen in the lowland stilt houses.
Construction and materials: The house’s main material is poured concrete. The exterior screens were constructed from pine, and together contain over 2,200 individual pieces of wood.
Additional Information
Completion date: 2017
Gross square footage: 2,400 square feet
Total project cost: withheld
Client: withheld
CreditsArchitect: Studio Workshop
Personnel in architect's firm who should receive special credit: Rory Spence, Jonathan Nelson, Chris Knapp, Joel Hutchines (All not registered)
Engineers: Stocks And Partners
General contractor: Cyril Duffy
Photographer: Peter Bennetts
Consultants: Landscape: Balance Enviro Solutions Other: Concreting - Conform Civil
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SpecificationsStructural System In-Situ concrete structure
Exterior Cladding Rainscreen: Accoya 50x50 rough sawn timber Wood: Accoya 50x50 rough sawn timber
Roofing Built-up roofing: Green roof, concrete substructure
Windows Metal frame: Black powder coated aluminium doors AWS
Doors Entrances: Solid local hardwood timber doors Wood doors: Solid local hardwood timber doors
Hardware Locksets: Lock And Handle Company Pulls: Lock And Handle Company
Interior Finishes Acoustical ceilings: Local hardwood timber ceilings Cabinetwork and custom woodwork: Studio Workshop custom designed timber vanitys, bookshelf, wine cabinet, bench seating and shelving Raised flooring: Polished concrete floor throughout Special interior finishes unique to this project: Polished concrete floor throughout
Furnishings Fixed seating: Studio Workshop custom hardwood bench seating Tables: Domayne furniture table Upholstery: Domayne furniture couches |
