Monday, October 8, 2012

KLEIN BOTTLE HOUSE (Rye, Victoria, Australia)


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Klein bottle is a descriptive model of a surface developed by topological mathematicians. Klein bottle, Möbius strip, boy surfaces, unique surfaces that while they may be distorted remain the same topology. Ie a donut will remain topology donut if you twist and distort, it will only change the topology if the cut.
Surfaces that mathematics has developed hold intrigue for architects as they hold a promise of new spatial relationships and configurations. Technology (CAD) has played an important role in all of this, it is now more efficient manner possible to explain the more complex shapes and spaces and communicate these to the build. Formerly the more orthogonal means of communication plans, sections and naturally boost buildings more easily described in these terms, ie boxes.
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This holiday home is located on the Mornington Peninsula 1.5 hours drive from Melbourne. It is located within the tee-tree on the sand dunes, away from the beach 16 wild. From the outset MCR wanted a building located within a single species. Were talking about travel and holiday time playful. What began as a spiral or shell like building developed into a more complex spiral, Klein bottle. MCR we are interested in true Klein bottle topology but should serve as a home. We think the origami version of the bottle would be achievable and hold some ironic fascination. (The resulting FC version also has a cozy relationship with the tradition of the Aussie cement sheet beach).
The building (we think) is also within that tradition of the use of an experimental geometry that can be adjusted to more accurately meet contemporary needs, and desires. In the sense that the heroic tradition of invigorating nature of the home, the most famous of these traditions would be a great house heroic experimental with Melbourne architects in the 50's (McIntyre and Boyd in particular).
The house revolves around a central courtyard, a grand staircase connecting all levels. There is a sense of both near and far to all occupants.
It's endless, curling shell like quality particularly in the tee tree brings about togetherness entertaining.
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