Urbanism of Walls Master of Architecture Architecture MADA Now 2022

Linh La

The Tarwin House, one amongst Sumitomo Forestry’s display homes, is an off-grid temporary dwelling designed to be used as holiday/crisis and emergency accommodation or for any other occasion where temporary construction is required, demonstrating the use of timber in modular design. Utilising the ‘puzzle box’ system, the construction is intended to be relatively simple and rapid with prefabricated modules and parts that can be easily connected, allowing inhabitants to customise and expand spaces based on future demands.

House in context – View from outside.

The modular aspect of the design implements the concept of Metabolism on a considerably smaller scale through the interrelationship between the core module and the prefabricated units.

Elevation View

Interior View – Bedroom

Despite being a temporary dwelling, the unit still evokes a sense of ‘home’ and the flexibility in some potential flat-pack furniture, such as the bed base and the extruded shelf can be assembled by occupants

Exploded Isometric

The drawing demonstrates the connection between the core and the units along with key components used to erect the structure.

Constructive Sequence & Perspective Section

The construction is illustrated with three key moments all involving prefabricated parts and both on-site and off-site assembly which enable the project to be build with little effort. Another aspect of the house is its off-grid capacity, prominently seen in the butterfly roof and gutter design for optimal rainwater harvesting and solar energy.

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