Y704 House Marc & Co + coarchitecture
HOUSES•BRISBANE, AUSTRALIA
Architects: Marc & Co, coarchitecture: MARC&CO in collaboration with coarchitecture
Area : 600 m²
Year : 2010
Photographs :Scott Burrows
This riverfront residence was built with views of the water to the north and vistas into substantial fig trees to
the south in mind. Large, double-height living space that serves as the home's focal point is located in the
middle of the structure. This arrangement allows rooms farther along the floor plan to look out onto the river
through the main room.
Houses in the neighborhood surround the location. A double wall was built to regulate privacy and let sunlight
from the north in. In the afternoon, the wall emits a wash of light that fosters the necessary serenity.
White concrete with off-form scaling has been used to build each end of the home. Timber screens, which scale down
and humanize, contrast with the scale and polish of the concrete. Between the riverfront promenade and the
interior of the house, there are several layers created by the delicate screens, deep concrete reveals, and
manicured foreground. The house is a peaceful little haven in the middle of a bustling city.
There are several different experiences to be had as one makes their way through the house. The house makes use of
condensed areas to emphasize the size of areas beyond, textured materials to emphasize the smoothness of concrete,
and darkness to emphasize the light levels of an area beyond.
The home uses cross ventilation and thermal mass to passively cool itself in the subtropical environment. Large
overhangs with automated louvers on the north-facing layout enable cross ventilation as needed. The few apertures
on the eastern and western sides serve as a thermal barrier. A 22000L subterranean water tank and substantial LED
lights are also included.
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