GREENWICH HOUSE
December 20, 2019
After some negotiation with Council, we are proud to say our Greenwich House has been approved by Lane Cove Council. We look forward to the opportunity to create a special home that matches its location.
December 1, 2019
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ARCHITECTURE – Future Systems
At studioJLA, we feel our architecture is an evolving process between design and technology. With advancement in sustainable technologies and being more affordable, their is an opportunity for the built environment to be more efficient in adapting to changes to its environment.
These technologies provide a dwelling with the ability to react to immediate changes in their environment while just a passive design approach generally is a response to seasonal changes and solar access.
For instance the typical home generally relies on mechanical air conditioning to heat and cool to bring a home to a constant thermal comfort level. Which the amount of air cooling or heating is determined by design and its existing thermal conditions.
However new technologies such as smart ceiling fans that reacting to the temperature of a space and adjust their fan speed to moderate the temperature of a room. The monitoring and small input of ventilation reduces the need for large input to cool and heat a space. Such large mechanical systems also require labour and resources to fabricate all the components. So each system needs to consider the input of each technology vs its output.
Such systems has been mainly for the commercial market but with large companies seeking to develop home automation systems based off AI, we are seeing many companies bring many smart home technologies to allow homes to assist in creating a sustainable future.
At studioJLA we are evolving our design approach and knowledge of various technological systems to provide a reactive built environment and systems that reduces our impact to the environment.
Castle Hill House by studioJLA ( Architect )
A HOME & HUB FOR CREATIVITY
March 9, 2019
This property is discreetly positioned in the northern beaches with ocean views towards palm beach and to Narabeen. As part of our design process for this residence, we completed a feasibility study to determine if an alteration & additions or if a new dwelling was the appropriate form of development.
After considering all the difficult site access, cost, steep topography, construction and sketch ideas on possible design outcome. We felt a design solution that could address our clients brief yet retain the lower portions of the dwelling would be a good design outcome from both a cost and be a sustainable approach to the development of the site.
With this in mind, the design is a series of two linear elements extending the length of the site. The residence has been re-configured with an ‘upside down’ configuration with bedrooms on the lower level and living on the top to have a better appreciation of the view and improving the privacy between themselves and neighbours.
The design is based on a simple structural grid form to allow the glass facade system to be non-load bearing and the structural beams to carry the cantilevered elements.
The cantilevering elements allow the spaces to embrace the surrounding views.
The residence has a series of outdoor connections on all levels and including a large alfresco area around the pool to entertain friends & family.
Dee Why Residence by Architect – studioJLA
COLOUR TONES AND TEXTURES
February 24, 2019
We find all well designed spaces should provide good light and a connection to it surroundings. Therefore the simple pallete of neutral tones with a subtle use of colour can be sufficient to allow the play of light and shade to create interest within a space.
At times, a sharp contrast between elements can be an effective way to enhance colour. We find the use of ‘black’ backdrop against vegetation and enhances the many hues and tones in the foliage. We find the harsh summer light can wash the bright vibrant colours of our landscape.
When introducing colour we prefer the subtle use of colours in the detail with fixtures and fittings or with fabrics such as curtains and cushions to allow the residence to stand the test of time.
Henley House by studioJLA ( Architect )
