Callistemon Drive Swimming Pool

Callistemon Drive Swimming Pool

ProjectCallistemon Drive Swimming Pool

APP provided structural design for this elevated and stunning pool in the Byron Bay hinterland, including supervision of geotechnical work and civil design for retaining walls and drainage.

Location:
Federal, NSW

Architect:
Archimages Architecture

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Coolamon Scenic Drive

ProjectCoolamon Scenic Drive

Magnificent views of the Far North Coast and hinterland have been captured beautifully in this elegant steel, timer and masonry structured rural dwelling. This fabulous north-facing property has extensive views over the coastal plain from Cape Byron to the Gold Coast and west to the Byron Hinterland. It was designed employing ecologically sustainable and passive solar principles, including rainwater capture and solar power supply.

The home uses recycled timber as the primary material in this sprawling pavilion-style house and outbuildings. Reclaimed blackbutt from old bridges and warehouses is used for much of the structure, cladding, decking, windows and other building components.

The Brief
The client came to us wanting highly refined structural detailing to display the views, recycled timbers and architectural statements of the building.

Key Challenges
The key challenges we could see for this project were the large open spaces and floating structure generated complex bracing and stability issues for the pavilions. The recycled timber added to this problem.

APP’s Role
Ardill Payne & Partners undertook the Structural Engineering Design of the project. 

Solutions
We overcame these challenges by detailed joint and materials design for the range of connections and bracing components available. This allowed the architectural and structural statements provided by the design solutions to enhance the effect of the recycled timber, spaces and views. Plywood structure and composite roof trusses were solutions we could offer through structural engineering design.

Key Features

The key features of the project are the recycled timber used extensively in the build, and the magnificent North Coast views.

Key Parties
Designed by Archimages Architecture,  and built by J S Henderson Builders

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Sponder House

ProjectSponder House

The Sponder House sits against a small hill covered with native heath and has views over Byron Bay. The heath is the most important feature of the site and the house responds to this by forming around a courtyard which opens out to the native vegetation. The house is a series of terraced platforms for living extending from inside to outside. It opens to the outside in a variety of spots to follow the sun or escape the rain. There are plenty of spaces for the family of five to retreat to while having the feeling of being surrounded by nature.

The Brief
The client came to us wanting value engineered solutions for this award winning house that would provide a series of indoor/outdoor spaces that the home would surround. As for such presentation houses this required careful detailing of structural support systems.

Key Challenges
The key challenges we could see for this project were large cantilevered roofs with streamline finish, and timber framed first floor and deck cantilever to create a floating effect.

Solutions
We overcame these challenges by required careful detailing of structural support systems to enhance the architectural statement and liveability of the house.

Key Features

  • WINNER BEST HOUSE 2013 Australian Institute of Architects NSW Country Division
  • Leisure & Conference facilities
  • Blends seamlessly into its environment
  • Indoor/outdoor living
  • Pool

APP’s Role
Ardill Payne & Partners undertook the Structural Engineering, Civil Engineering & Environmental Engineering for the project.

Key Parties
Designed by Harley Graham Architects, and built by Seeton Anderson Builders.

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