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extend and flex
The theme of extendibility and flexibility was the generator of this study. We have tried to re-invent the suburban house type by turning it on its side, whereby the sequential development deep into the site is only limited by the depth of the site itself. The basic house unit is a relatively small two-bedroom unit of width 4.2 metres. Studies, as to the minimum width of the site required, suggested that the optimal site width is 8.5 metres although it can be reduced to 7.5 metres. This house can be extended within the language of the building to add further living space and bedrooms, a separate office or studio, a separate apartment of various sizes or, in the most extreme case, the basic house unit could be repeated behind the first. Timber framed construction would also make these alterations easier and would suit the 4.2 meter span. This building type would be suitable for prefabrication.
Martin Henchion is a partner in Henchion and Reuter Architects |
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