B.E. Architecture | 黃金海岸美人魚沙灘住宅-設計風向

美人魚海灘住宅是建築與人類內在的渴望以及對持久性的情感需求之間的對話。但是，它坐落在一個無常的海灘上，一個既受侵蝕又受運動影響的地方。

The Mermaid Beach Residence is a dialogue between architecture and the intrinsic human desire and emotional need for permanence, or in other words; to put down roots. In contrast, the home is situated atop a beach which is impermanent, a place of both erosion and movement.

美人魚海灘的位置經常不得不麵對颶風和雷暴，以及刺眼的穿透性陽光。這些環境因素意味著建築必須考慮到這些基本的考慮，既為居民提供隱私，又保護他們不受經常變化的天氣條件的影響。同時，客戶希望有一個輕鬆，開放，陽光普照的家庭住宅，可直接通往海灘。現澆混凝土被用作主要的建築材料，給房子一種結實的感覺，保護它不受自然因素的影響，而可操作的木板穿插在立麵上，提供了與海灘通道的私密性。

The locality of Mermaid Beach often has to contend with cyclonic winds and thunderstorms, as well as harsh, penetrating sunlight. These environmental factors meant that the architecture had to speak to these fundamental considerations by providing both privacy for the residents, and protection from the often volatile weather conditions. At the same time, the clients wanted a relaxed, open, sun-drenched family home which opened directly onto the beach. Poured in-situ concrete was used as the primary building material giving the house a sense of solidarity and protection from the elements, while operable timber panels punctuate the facade and offer privacy from the thoroughfare of the beach.

混凝土立麵是光滑和粗糙紋理的對比，這是通過一種被稱為“scabbling”的技術實現的，該技術涉及到使用高壓手動衝擊鑽手工暴露下麵的骨料。作為室內裝飾的一部分，整個房子的混凝土特征通過天然木材細木工和家具軟化。這些都反映了客戶對極簡主義斯堪的納維亞設計的欣賞，以及對簡單、整潔的開放空間的渴望。

The concrete facade is a contrast of smooth and rough textures that is achieved through a technique called ‘scabbling’, which involves exposing the aggregate beneath by hand using a high pressure, hand-operated impact drill. The concrete features throughout the house as part of the interior finishes and softened by natural timber joinery and furniture. These are reflective of the client’s appreciation of minimalist Scandinavian design and desire for simple and uncluttered open spaces.

該設計允許家庭共享和私人體驗，他們可以在整個結構的建築形式中，周圍，下方或之上共存。自然環境與建築物之間有著明顯的聯係。客房散布在內部庭院中，大窗戶可欣賞海灘和遊泳池的景致，一樓的起居區距離沙質海岸線僅幾步之遙，在一樓的露台還可俯瞰廣闊的美人魚海灘海岸線。

The design allows the family shared and private experiences where they can co-exist on, around, under or on top of architectural forms throughout the structure. There is a clear connection between the natural environment and the building. Rooms spill out into internal courtyards, large windows offer framed views of the beach and swimming pool, the ground floor living area is mere steps away from the sandy shoreline, and the first-floor terrace overlooks the expansive Mermaid Beach coastline.

在室內，樓梯頂部的天窗將光線有趣地向下拉到光滑的混凝土、懸垂物和屋簷上，創造出陰涼的地方供人吃飯和娛樂，而壁架和庭院則是供人坐下和閱讀的地方。該住宅反映了家庭的多樣化興趣，包括一個工作室，可以在家工作或練習瑜伽，放鬆和閱讀的地方，開放的娛樂區，一個寬敞的廚房和生活區，和四個臥室套房。

Inside, the skylights at the top of the staircase drag light playfully downwards over the smooth concrete, overhangs and eaves create shaded areas to eat and entertain, while ledges and courtyards are places to sit and read. The home reflects the family’s diverse interests and includes a studio to work from home or practice yoga, places to relax and read, open entertaining areas, a generous kitchen and living area, and four bedrooms complete with robes and ensuites.

該住宅配備了許多可持續發展的功能，可減少碳排放，提供舒適的生活環境。其中一些功能包括太陽能電池板和熱水係統、雙層隔熱玻璃、低壓熱風風扇、屋簷和天然遮陽的木屏，以及貫穿整個房子的對流通風等技術。

The Mermaid Beach Residence is equipped with numerous sustainability features for a comfortable living environment with a reduced carbon footprint. Some of these features include solar panels and hot water system, double glazing for insulation, low voltage thermos fans, eaves and timber screens for natural shade, and cross-flow ventilation throughout the house among other techniques.