Cabin Design and Three Major Themes





Environmental Filter
The environmental filtering traits of the cabin have been mostly influenced by the site analysis, as an example, the cabin itself is divided into two main areas. The private sections of the cabin are located upon the west side, which would be the coolest position. Since this is mostly inhabited by the client, it lessens the usage of electricity in terms of air conditioning. The building that’s currently under construction will overshadow the cabin therefore blocking the suns path during the afternoon.  The public space, which is located upon the east side of the cabin, is illuminated by the sun and is receiving most of the summer breezes as shown in the site climatic factor page. Thus applying this, it gradually lessens the usage of electricity in terms of light. The site is surrounded by existing buildings and vegetation, most of the wind is then propelled towards the north east. Upon saying this, the cabin was intended to be an open design so it can capture most of the wind which is seen with the site climatic factor page.
Container of Human Activities
The cabin was designed to have a layout to divide both the private and public areas. The public area, which is mainly the bottom floor and the courtyard in the middle of the cabin, is specifically placed in order for the guests to recognize the main public vicinity of the cabin. By placing the courtyard in the middle, the guests are in complete access towards the lower floor which gives them the thought of having both the exterior and interior area of the cabin as one. By doing so, the guests can be inside the rooms of the lower floor and still be entwined with nature and the surrounding view.
The private areas of the cabin is situated a level above, which can only be entered by going up the stairs. By placing the bedroom, bathroom and reflecting area towards the western side, this portion of the cabin receives the least amount of noise letting them have a quiet and discreet area to reside. And the studio is placed towards the eastern side of the cabin, isolating it from any other room so that the architect can be free from disruptions of the activities from both the house and the surroundings.
Delightful Experience
The use of geometric shapes and the interaction between both interior and exterior spaces is what gives the cabin its flair. By having the cabin enclosed yet open at the same time, it removes the distinction of what is supposed to be the interior and the exterior. The center of the cabin, which is the courtyard, gives the view of mostly the park which entwines both nature and the cabin together. By saying this, we can assume that the interior is also exposed towards the exterior thus connecting both. The seclusion of the studio, which looks out to the Victoria Golf Club and the surrounding urban activities, gives delight to the viewer by the sheer landscape of the area.