The Coal Valley Studio has a footprint of 30m² with a 14m² sleeping loft. It is compact, refined and nurturing. It was designed to be a calm and warm space that had just enough to meet the needs of the users, whether they be a person working from home, a short stay guest or someone enjoying their long-term home. The studio includes a living space, small kitchen, bathroom/ laundry and space for 2 beds in the loft.
A refined and natural material palette of spotted gum externally, concrete, ply and Tas Oak internally, connect the building with the surrounding bush whilst not attempting to compete. We employed passive solar design principles to keep the building warm or cool when needed and windows were rationalised to make the most of light, solar gain and views. By removing the obvious we made made way for the meaningful.
The brief for this family home called for a creative way to connect spaces and access the outside - allowing privacy for quiet activities, but keeping the family close and connected.
