Fun House | ASA

Fun House seeks to push preconceptions of space per person on a small 117m2 urban site. The primary dwelling is constructed behind the existing cottage frontage and a secondary detached dwelling sits along the rear lane. Separation between the dwellings offers flexibility in household permutations, with a total of 6 people being able to reside on the site. The maximised central courtyard was important to provide both dwellings with access to light, ventilation and landscape outlooks.

Also serving as an intermediate space, each dwelling can passively interact with one another from across the courtyard. The incorporation of varying paint colours and material textures gives each room unique personalities within the efficient floor plan. Built to the Passive House Standard, using durable materials and high-performance detailing means the dwellings are futureproofed to withstand extreme weather events, whilst using very low operational energy.

Coconut Crab | ASA in collaboration with Casa Adams Fine Wares

Coconut Crab is a ceramic studio designed in collaboration with the client, Casa Adams Fine Wares. Their aim is to encourage preservation and curiosity of marine life through meticulously painted, handmade porcelain plates. The biggest example being the giant tiled Coconut Crab climbing the facade. The studio design flexibly caters to ceramic production, educational workshops and business administration. It is located to the rear of the site, across from their existing family home.

The dwellings equally share a thriving native landscape which supports vulnerable endemic frog, bird and insect species and an edible garden. The strategic planning and placement was further complemented by the use of recycled materials, recycled double glazed doors and windows, along with a highly insulated and an airtight building envelope and HRV system. This ensures the users have a comfortable and durable working environment which can be easily readapted for future uses such as a secondary dwelling.