A customer -oriented approach for the design
Sawmill Treehouse, a recently completed architecture project of Australian Designer Robbie Walker illustrates how great design can be seen from a strong cooperation between architects and customers. The vision of the homeowner was simple – a compact Reside Retreat to share them with family and friends. Instead of concentrating on inner surfaces or material selections, the customer prioritized the natural elements of the location and shared images of the trees and the landscape instead of tile samples or worktop options. This approach underlined a design philosophy that is rooted in the area rather than in conventional luxury.
The tree house is located at the beginning of a gorge where street water is released. The area offered an obvious flat area near the border, surrounded by high -towering trees. Instead of positioning the structure in the flat country, Walker decided to increase them under the trees, to keep them over the water and to integrate them into the forest roof. Four stilt-Loose columns that are reminiscent of tree trunks support the structure while a facade of Lettlett Steel Panels enable light to filter in an organic pattern and imitate the effect of leaves. These slats also help with the regulation of the temperature and keep the steel -related building cool in the strong Australian sun.
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Compact life in the sawmill
Robbie Walker sawmill as a minimal but functional apartment contains only one bedroom, a bathroom as well as an open kitchen and an open living area. The DesignerThe decision to increase the structure offers a unique tree house experience and enables a covered garage under the living room. This garage, which uses the natural flat section of the location, also houses an underwear and an outdoor kitchen, which is hidden in the structure.
Due to the high bush-fired risk classification of the location (BAL 40), all external materials did not have to be inflammatory. This requirement led to the use of steel cladding, which was also the challenge of excessive heat absorption. In order to mitigate this, Walker designed a system of steel slats that shadows the building and at the same time moves air flow through the space between the slats and the walls, eliminates and eliminates the need for air conditioning.
Sawmill Treehouse by Robbie Walker was designed as a compact retreat to nature
Robbie Walker's model for sustainable design
The client's decision to build small space despite plenty of space reflects a commitment to thoughtful, sustainable life. In a market in which real estate agents are pushing larger houses to maximize the resale value, and in which banks can subert compact houses in rural environments, it was a courageous choice to oppose the pressure to expand. The additional planning and approval requirements for a small home do not necessarily lead to cost savings, which makes this project a will to prioritize quality before quantity.
While Timber's interiors were selected for their sustainability and steel was selected because of its recyclability, the most important environmental impact of the project comes from its reluctance. By resisting the temptation to build the need beyond the need, the sawmill calls the prevailing ethos of more IS beds, and shows that an efficient, well-checked design can be as effective as material options. In an era of increasing environmental awareness, this project is an example of how architecture corresponds to the values of sustainability and thoughtful land use.
The customer prioritized the trees and the landscape of the location before the interior and materials
The structure is increased between trees to avoid water outflow and integrate into the canopy
Steel slats provide shade, regulate the temperature and ahms the effect of leaves according to