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Small Farm Field Day a Big Hit
July 4th, 2008
Gidgegannup Showgrounds
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Small Farm Field Day
June 29th, 2008
Gidgegannup Showgrounds
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Built Form Vision
The role of Simon Youngleson Architects is to create a regional built form vision for Gidgeganup. This is enacted by extracting the essence of the region and then embedding it into the design of the built form, thus creating a wonderful sense of place, purpose, community and integrity.
The Design Philosophy
A statement of desired outcomes for the proposed development has been created to provide inspiration and direction to the design.
A sense of place:
The proposed development will be a unique regional village with a strong sense of community and a distinct character. An identifiable local architecture will be created which connects the different built forms within the development.
A sense of purpose:
The proposed development must be a celebration of village life, in which the streets are walkable and a sense of community is promoted.
A sense of community:
The design will provide opportunities for people to interact and share their experience. The development will contain spaces and physical structures which promote the rituals of daily village living.
A sense of integrity:
The proposed development will be an extension of the existing fabric of Gidgeganup. Meaningful and creative aspects of the local community will inspire the design. The development aims to be permanent and timeless.
The Process
The design of the proposed new village is to read as a tangible, intuitive narrative enlightened by sensitivity toward the land and its community. This is achieved by following a well considered process:
Firstly the local environment is evaluated in detail and visual imagery extracted. This imagery is then distilled into areas of interest to inform the design. These include:
- A study of the local house topology which characterises the relaxed life-style of the local area.
- A study of the local vernacular architectural character.
- A study of typical architectural patterns, eaves, fenestration, balustrading.
- A study of appropriate materials and colours.
- A study of the roads, tracks, pathways etc.
- A study of the treatment of the natural landscape in relation to built form, roads and paths.
- A study of the scale and proportion of the buildings.
The creation of this vision then becomes the foundation of the design process.
Codes
Design codes will be developed from the design vision at the inception of the design process to direct and inform the design outcomes of the proposed development.
Architectural:
The Architectural Codes will be designed to provide a framework for the built form of the proposed village. With the specific outcome of a rural village in mind, the architectural language will be focused by limiting the palette of materials being used in the development and define clearly the manner in which they are used.
The Architectural Codes will look at the specific elements of the buildings, which include the walls, the roof, openings and the attachments. The codes will clearly describe the materials which may be used in each of the above elements of the development and the configuration in which they may be used.
Environmental Response:
The Environmental Codes will recognize our responsibility to create sustainable communities that minimise water and electricity usage. Living areas will be orientated to the North in houses to make full use of natural light during the day. Covered alfresco areas that adjoin living rooms offer an indoor-outdoor lifestyle that promotes the use of natural cross ventilation. Water saving technologies shall be incorporated into the design of the house. Water use in irrigation will also be minimised by selecting native landscaping in the development.
By applying these, and other measures which conserve the use of power and water, as well as utilising design fundamentals such as passive solar energy design and good environmental planning, a more sustainable living environment will be created.
Materials Palette:
The materials palette will define the colour and material selection listed in the Architectural Codes. They will be selected carefully to embody and enhance the character of the village.
Landscaping:
The Landscaping Codes will define both the hard and soft landscaping requirements for the development. The hard landscaping components will address the paving, pathway, driveway, and fences. The soft landscape guidelines will provide an approach for the planting of native species, which are water wise, and assist in defining the character of the development and region.