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Court House in Aireys Inlet
Contemporary Timber Residence in Australia ? design by Peter Winkler Architects
15 Mar 2017
Court House
Design: Peter Winkler Architects
Location: Aireys Inlet, Australia
Court House

The site is within a quiet court with a walking track down to a secluded beach. The brief was for modest timber dwelling. The use of timber became a significant gesture in the design with a desire to connect the dwelling to a coastal bush landscape. The central courtyard acts as the orienting device as well as an arrival point and is enclosed with core-ten gates that can be opened or closed depending on the environmental conditions. The building is separated into 2 wings, a more public wing for the living spaces and social gathering areas, and a more private wing encompassing the bedrooms, bathrooms and study spaces. Both of the wings open out onto the central courtyard and one must pass through the courtyard space to move between each of the wings. This amplifies the presence of the immediate landscape and creates a more relaxed relationship to the outdoors.
What are the sustainability features"

The adaptability of the building envelope extends its climate responsiveness. The courtyard and placement of windows and doors helps to control and manipulate the prevailing winds, sea breezes and temperature. When the gates are open cool sea breezes can flow through the court...