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Pix Residence in Adelaide
Architectural Development in South Australia – design by Sans-Arc Studio, Architects
31 Mar 2017
Pix Residence, Adelaide
Architects: Sans-Arc Studio
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Pix Residence

Functional and rational, the addition is open yet inclusive – a singular communal space. Opening to the north, it pays homage to the sun, creating a light-filled, happy space.

Conceptual Framework

The brief called for a new ?living? space for a young family. A space the family could use in a number of ways, for a number of functions. The space was to be happy, full of light and in some way incubate the sense of gathering.
The addition opens to the North and uses natural ventilation to cool from the South. The project aims to make the best of a small block, providing a space for each function that is just a touch more than enough.

The design and construction embrace a single envelop with heavy insulation, natural ventilation via heat-stacking and a combustion heater. These basic passive design principles have resulted in low reliance on air-conditioning and effective heating through winter.
The addition ties into the existing house via a central service core. The rear living space is pitched to the north, twisting the focus of the extension to the side instead of the rear of the block. This creates three distinct zones, the living space, an outdoor...