Cabin Adagio

Cabin Adagio is situated at the foot of Parti Peak and to it's North West, in Urban Utopia. The concrete block walls and roof act as an environmental filter in this sub-tropical environment. Window positioning seeks to capture prevailing North East afternoon breezes in summer whilst minimising the effect of direct sunlight on the slab floors during this time of year. Alternately, the cabin contains warmth provided by the fireplace in winter given the cold nights. The linearity of the structure is inspired by Steven Holl's Stretto House.
Commodity is achieved with flowing yet defined spaces inside the cabin. All spatial relationships within Cabin Adagio support reflection. The separate abluting area serves the cabin and it's detachment from the main structure allow this space to breath.
The experience of reflecting in Adagios wandering, internalised rooms, and the presence of the hearth, seek to provide delight. Light is introduced at different intervals of the day with the placement of the windows, whos frames replicate those of Holl's in the Stretto House. These offer potential references to abstract minimalist art. The musical term Adagio denotes a composition that is to be played with a slow tempo. The form of Cabin Adagio strives to accompany the inherent tensions of the Stretto House.