Final Scheme

The original program was maintained for the final model, however the scheme was significantly altered to address the issues highlighted in the first, draft concept.

The three different spaces were consolidated and stacked on top of each other to fit in with its row house context. The final building looks and is of a similar size to an average row house found in Surry Hills.

Three different spaces were created to cater to the three different types of people visiting the building, these were:

1. Group of close friends
2. Couple
3. Oneself

The rooms and openings were intended to reflect the uses of each space.

Group of close friends:

• double height space,
• large kitchen and seating area (eating is a communal activity),
• large skylight (bright room),
• almost full width bi fold doors leading out to courtyard (open plan).

Couple:

• corridor entrance,
• intimately sized room,
• small balcony (for two),
• small skylight + sliding doors = more diffused lighting
  

Oneself:

• access via ladder (feeling of ascension away from the world below, attic),
• small room (limited activities that can take place – sit/sleep and contemplate),
• single opening – cut out from opening is set back 50cm from wall, to only allow side lighting, no direct light – low light in the room.