MCK Architects have completed the house was a room in the garden. Called Queens Park House, located Sydney, Australia – a large brief for a small site provided the genesis of a concept that would set as it’s premise an idea of openness and the removal of division and barrier.
The interior would extend into and become part of the garden, as would the garden become part of the interior. an early vision in the conceptual stage was one of a room sitting amongst lush plants and trees with the walls of the garden being the walls of the room.
The structural engineering is a close alliance delivering a concrete superstructure that defies gravity providing an uninterrupted passage between living room and landscape. Close discussion between client, engineer, architect and concretor‚s delivered a cost effective and time efficient construction process.
The cottage and it’s street prescence is maintained and refurbished. as one moves from front door to rear a mixing of the individual languages takes place at a mid transition zone where cornice meets frameless glass and timber skirting meets off form concrete stair.
With time the garden will grow thicker and lusher and taller and contribute at an urban scale as well as providing an oasis for the owners. the house performs well environmentally with good solar access and plenty of ventilation. The collaboration with landscape architect was a success with the clients continuing the conversation and consultancy in order to maintain and nurture their new garden.
Source: MCK Architects
