The Three key Principles

A Container of Human Activities:

James Russell Designed the Brookes st house to be a robust environment in which his kids could play and learn in an outdoors environment whilst still in the comfort of their home and within his watchful eye. Russell designed the house so that it can be used in many differant ways, it acts as a studio (underneath office space), an entertaining space, a playroom for the kids and a quiet space for relaxing.

The Three key Principles

An environmental filter:

The Brookes st house is wonderfully adapted to the hot, muggy summers and cool winters of the Brisbane climate. The house is like an annex grafted onto the side of the church, with an open air grass patch in the middle. The Architect James Russell, wanted to create an environment that resembled the outdoors and allowed flow of fresh air, but could be shut if required.

House Analysis

Materials, Light and Circulation:

The Architects Drawings

Plans and Drawings:

Site Plan:

Section:

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Floor Plans:

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(Mornement.A & Biles.A, 2009, INFILL, New Houses for Urban Sites, London, Laurence King Publishing)