Assignment 2_DA Submission

Site And Surrounding descriptions

The site is located in Mosman, approx. 500m away from Port Jackson. This creates more constraints during construction. The current house faces east, and one would expect all future constructs to so the same, because of the water views. This creates sea breezes from the east, hot winds from the west, and rain and storms from the south west.

The site is sloped towards the south, the same direction as the road. The road itself is a two way street, with ample curb parking on either side. At present, there is an underground brick garage that travels under the site, from the street. Large formations of sandstone were pictured at the current site on nov 2009. A power line runs across the road, with the pole on the nature strip of the site.

There are tree’s lining the perimeter of the site with a larger one more towards the the backyard. The entire site is 713m². The front yard encompasses a stone retaining wall parallel to the street, and due to the sloping site, there is one parallel to the site boundaries on the southern side, and another one west of the house.

Planning Controls

Heights:

Maximum building height: 8,5m (Mosman LEP 2012 HOB) 

Low density residential R2 (Mosman LEP2012 HOB)

Maximum wall height 7.2m above the existing ground level ( DCP pg.27 item, P8B )

Council may allow an additional story in attic roof space ( DCP pg. 25 p.1B )

Council may consider pitch roof to extend beyond building height when consistent pitch roof style is an important local character element ( DCP p. 25 P2 )

Location:

Major side for views : E

Sun orientation : North side

Weather:

 - Sea winds from E

- Hot winds from W

- Rain & Storms S (SW)

Setback

From street: Appropriate to neighbors ( DCP pg.27 item, P8B )

To neighbors 1 story: 900mm, 2 story : 1,5m. ( DCP pg.27 item, P8B )

From any sewage (other structure that needs excevation) 2m ( DCP pg.27 item, P7B )

Topography

Building should be sited with regard to topographical features minimizing cut & fill and should be sited to preserve existing significant trees, rock formations and other significant vegetation. ( DCP pg. 30 obj. 9 )

Trees / Vegetation:

- Existing established trees which contribute to the amenity of the area and trees listed on council urban forest management register are to be retained and incorporated into the building design (DCP p.29 obj.P2)

 -Where an existing tree are approved for removal adequate space in the landscape design is to be provided from a re-placement tree(s) (DCP pg.39 obj.3)

 -When trees are planted as part of development they should not unreasonably obstruct views from neighboring properties or public views. (DCP pg.39 obj.7)

 -Vegetation and landscaping should (A). soften the build form (B). Be consistent with the theme of vegetation in the street scape (C). Form part of the overall street thus contribute as a unifying element within the street (DCP pg.39 obj.P4)

-List of prohibited trees. (DCP pg.46)

Extra Notes:

- Mosman Site is 747.9 meters squared (DCP pg. 37 obj.1)

- Building on a sloping site that complies with building height control can exceed maximum wall height if it does not obstruct views from neighbouring property (DCP pg.35)

- Where there is a potential view loss, council may require a maximum building height of less than 8.5m (DCP pg.35)

- General Design criteria (DCP pg. 48 obj. 1)

New development should incorporate articulated facade to avoid a bulky appearance and to create proportion consistent within the street.

-New development should be designed to minimize view lost to adjoining and adjacent properties (DCP pg. 36) 

-Our site is part of the proposed habitat link which require wildlife friendly garden (DCP pg.42)

-The landscape design needs to allow visual surveillance of the street. (DCP pg.43)

-Minimum soil depths for planting on slabs for (A). for ground cover and small shrubs 500mm in height is 400mm depth of soil (B). For medium shrubs up to 1,5m the depth minimum is 650mm. (c). For tall shrubs and small trees up to 5m the depth is 750mm. (DCP pg.43 obj.11)

-Primary balcony should be located off the main living areas and be sufficient enough to promote indoor/outdoor  living, in this instance a minimum depth of 3m.(DCP pg.68 obj.P23)

-The distance between the building and the front property boundary is minimum 5.5m. Council may consider a single carport in front of the building if a lot requirements are met.(DCP pg.53 obj.P5D)

The brief:

Wolf D. Prix was born in Vienna in 1942, he is a co-founder, Design Principal and CEO of my chosen architectural firm “Coop Himmelblau”. He studied architecture at the Vienna University of Technology, the Architectural Association of London, and the Southern California Institute of Architecture in Los Angeles.

From the outset, they strove to subvert Modernism in architecture, design and art. The first architectural designs produced by “Coop Himmelblau” are pneumatic spatial constructs.
In the 1980s, “Coop Himmelblau” came to be a leading exponent of Deconstructivism in architecture since their projects notably represented fragmentary and redefined structures. “Coop Himmelblau” also took part in the exhibition "Deconstructive Architecture", mounted by the Museum of Modern Art in New York in 1988.

This is a quote by Wolf Prix: "We think of our architecture as part of the 21st century; as art which reflects and gives a mirror image of the variety and vivacity, tension and complexity of our cities."

His ideal is to work with complex shapes coming out of a complex process in which the architects mix different ways such as models, 3D modelling, parametric tools, sketches and drawings in order to create an unexpected design.

Rooming list:

1. Master bedroom (with walk in robe and ensuite)
2. minimum two other general bedrooms
1. a bathroom associated with these two bedrooms
2. must include a bath and separate shower
3. a study / guest bedroom
4. a studio / workshop
1. For drawing and art projects
5. Formal living room
1. fireplace
6. Formal dining room
7. informal family area
8. WC
9. Kitchen
1. double wall oven
2. 2 bowl sink
3. island bench-top with free standing range hood
4. walk-in pantry if possible
10. Laundry (sufficient to do washing, ironing, etc. inside the room)
11. 2 car garage (with additional storage space)

Relationships:

1. Bedrooms should be grouped together, although the study / guest bedroom should be associated with the public areas of the house rather than the other bedrooms. Nevertheless, ensure that this room is also able to maintain some degree of privacy when in use by guests.
2. The walk in robe should be used as a buffer between the bedroom and ensuite. Can also be used as an entrance into bedroom suite, but then must have doors on robes to make it look better
3. would like a small balcony off of the master bedroom
4. kitchen to be the hub of the house
5. kids play room to be associated with bedrooms 2+3
6. garage to have internal access from house

Comments:

1. Want a WOW! reaction when visitors enter our home
2. lots and lots of natural light - big windows, skylights, etc.
3. want a house that is warm in winter and cool in summer, and inexpensive to run
4. ensuite does not need a bath tub, but should have a large shower, with a waterfall rose and an adjustable rose
5. would like a minimum of 8 lineal metres of hanging in the WIR
6. master bedroom should have a view
7. king size bed in the master bedroom
8. kitchen should be big enough for visitors to hang out in when entertaining
9. Laundry should be big enough to work in effectively
10. Would love a home theatre if you can make it fit!
11. high ceilings