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Balnarring retreat

Branch Studio Architects designed a small wooden retreat in Victoria, Australia, celebrating craftsmanship and the integrity of materiality instead of technology.

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

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From the initial discussion with the client it became apparent that this building would need to be non-specific in its program, a blank volume of space only hinting at a possible program while also having the capability to be divided in a manner to formalise a more conventional space for living.

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Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

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Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, exploded axonometric

At the heart of it all, the underlying theme knitting the varied programs together was the idea of retreat, a slow moving space that would provide a refuge from the hectic paces of modern life. A slow building for slow living. The connection with place – in this case nature – is an important element.

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

Celebrating craftsmanship and integrity of materiality instead of technology, every wall of the building has been designed with integrated components that manually fold, open and close to control the space and transform the program of the building. Rather than pressing a button on a remote control, the inhabitant must fold and unfold the various components by hand, mindfully manipulating the space they inhabit, consequently becoming a part of the building, not the master of it.

Branch Studio Architects, Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia, 2016

Balnarring retreat, Victoria, Australia
Program: studio
Architect: Branch Studio Architects
Design team: Nicholas Russo, Simon Dinh, Rowena Henry
Structural engineering: WSP Consulting Engineers
Contractor: LJ Roberts Constructions
Area: 80 sqm
Completion: 2016

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