The above sketches are my own of Balaam House using the architects own and photos of the house to help me to gain a better feel of the house, and how the architect acknowledges and building techniques with drawings.
The Balaam House was designed by Shaun Lockyer who was at the time one of the three directors of Arkhefield. It was completed in 2007 for Don and Natasha O'Rorke, and is locaated on Harbour Road Hamilton, backing on to the Brisbane River.The centrepiece of this house is undoubtedly the bright red swimmining pool cantilevered over the entry. The materials used within this house were white concrete, timber, and zinc. These materials were left so that they could age naturally and the look of the house could change over time. To ensure privacy, the house is screened to the North and West, but open to the river and city views over the South. The house is zoned to try and suit a growing family and their needs. The first floor contains most of the living space, and the pool, while other necessities such as bedrooms are located upstairs. The house makes use of air-conditioning, ventilation and extraction to make the house as comfortable as possible by making use of the site. This home also implements a number of sustainable practices such as rain water harvesting, solar hot water, passive 'heat stack' cross ventilation strategy, solar control glass, operable louvers, and shutters and blinds on solar clocks to limit the need for air-conditioning. The house also has a strong use of 'outdoor rooms'. There are different areas on each of the three levels which consist of timber decking, and timber slats for walls. This allows a view of outside, without others cannot see within without difficulty. It is also an effective way of controlling light, and letting air through a space.
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