THE CRATE HOUSE

8 Shipping Way, FremantleMr. & Mrs Smith

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PATIO

LIVIWG

KITCHEW

DIWIWG

BATH

BED 1

EWSLDY/PTY

STORE

BED 2

BED 3CARPORT

DRY/COURT

EWTRY

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1 carbay under cover, another on driveway

Incorporate built in seating and storage where possible for better use of space

House is built around the existing tree

Small courtyard for drying and as secondary outdoor space that is more secluded. Extends under the house and include some built in seating to maximise usage of space

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Spacious laundry off kitchen multi−function as pantry, store and drying area. Allows clothing to be hung inside if stairs become an access problem and in wet weather

Designed to Livable Housing Australia guidelines to allow the owner to continue staying in the house as they age

Built in bench to serve as seating in shower

WORTH

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Built in bench in Bed 1 and Entry next to Worth facing windows

Large steps outside patio allow for extra seating area

Large casement and awning windows to allow maximum flow of air

Wet areas in close proximity for efficient heating in plumbing. Consider grey water recycling

Internal space could open up to adjoining Worth facing patio to create a sense of spaciousness and gain passive solar warming in winter

Ceiling fans throughout

1 : 100SK1 Floor PlanThe Crate House

SK2 ConceptThe Crate House

The location of this project leads to a cargo−crate inspired solution. In the port city of Fremantle, timber crates were once quintessential to the shipping industry before giant metal containers become the standard. Unlike the cold metal boxes, these crates and pallets were irregular in size, shape and material, but were oozing with warmth and character. And just like those timber boxes, this design attempts to differentiate itself from the monotonous housing developments.

The concept consists of 3 simple boxes to represent abandoned shipping crates − the hero being a timber crate slightly buried in the landscape, followed by two nondescript boxes in the background. The internal and external walls, floor and ceiling of the timber crate section will have vertical joint timber look and colour. The rest of the external walls will have smooth rendered texture to allow the timber box to pop.

To preserve as much of the site as possible, the pole home is designed around the existing tree. This not only helps the building nestle comfortably into the land, it also gives it an appearance of a mature home. The house is also split into 2 different levels to follow the heavy slope.

Even though the house has multiple levels, it is designed with accessibility in mind. The main level contains living areas, master bedroom, laundry and patio which follow Liveable Housing guidelines. When accessibility becomes an issue in future, the main part of the house will remain easy to access, navigate and live in. Being on a separate level, the minor bedrooms feel separate to the main house and have its own secluded outdoor space, which is ideal for young adults still living at home.

Living areas including outdoor entertainment are located at the Worthern front for passive warming benefits during winter. On a smaller Worth−facing lot, having outdoor area at the front helps to maximise usable outdoor space that would otherwise be lost in the front setback. The generous front patio is influenced by large front veranda of traditional worker cottages that once dominated the streetscape of Fremantle. Locals used to spend their hot summer evenings lazing on the front veranda and conversing with passers−by. This culture is sadly lost when patios are moved to the backyards. This design hopes that by moving the outdoor space to the front, it will bring the occupants to the front as well and revive the community connection.

COWCEPT

1 : 100SK3 ElevationsThe Crate House

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Streetview

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Back Elevation

1 : 100SK4 ElevationsThe Crate House

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Side Elevation

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Side Elevation

KITCHEWLIVIWGBED 1

HALL

1 : 100SK5 SectionsThe Crate House

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Section 1

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Section 2

KITCHEW/DIWIWGEWTRY

SK6 Building MaterialThe Crate House

Metal sheet roof with timber−textured JamesHardie PineRidge eaves and internal ceiling lining in matching colour as exterior wall and floor

Scyon Axon Cladding stained in light timber colour

Clear glass, double glazing on the South side

PineRidge wall, panels to be in line with ceiling panels to create a continuous look

JamesHardie Axent Trim as picket fence

EasyTex Panel

HardieDeck in timber stain for both interior and exterior flooring on top of timber frame lined with Scyon Secura sheets

Metal pole foundation

Use timber−look product on both inside and outside and match the groove of timber panels where possible to create a seamless continuous flow.

Villaboard lining for wall and ceiling in bathrooms, laundry and kitchen ARChitectural Inraw panel on

bathroom and kitchen walls

HardieSmart Fire & Acoustic Wall − Boundary Wall System for boundary walls; Blade Wall System for other external walls

External Walls

HardieSmart Fire & Acoustic Wall Sysem

Scyon Axon

EasyTex

Internal Walls

PineRidge

Villaboard

ARChitectural Inraw Panel

Floor

HardieDeck

Sycon Secura

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WORTH

Cool breeze from SW

Warm living areas in winter. Front bedroom sheltered by tree and patio roof to remain cool in summer

1 : 200SK7 Solar StudyThe Crate House

SK8 PerspectivesThe Crate House

Front Patio Dining/Kitchen

Back Patio Living Area