Hot and humid was our groups chosen climate zone. We chose the long plan as the basis of our design as it allowed small wall exposure to the east and west sun, and the roof can be used primarily as a large shading device. The site was in Kakadu National Park, an area with dramatic seasonal changes. Dry south westerly winds from March through to October complement milder temperatures, while December through February is the big wet, and northerly cyclonic winds are common.
Glen Murcutt's Marika Alderton house was studdied. His ingenious knee joints, fintering of light and large blinkers placed down the nothern edge of this building brought to mind the disparity between Melbourne's and Kakadu's climate. Rather allowing northern light in, we had to keep it out; and because of the cyclonic winds, we chose to make it a sinewy structure. Raised up, it could allow cooling cross winds through, and a large shaded work/live area below.
To create interest and adaptability within the discipline of the long plan, the eastern bedrooms expand into the passageway.
The western end was the living area. The kitchen transformed into a bar which could serve this curved timber lounge. Inspiration coming from the timber pole huts constructed in rice fields around SE Asia which are raised to take advantage of the breeze.
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