아름다운 샌원제도 거친 바위섬에 자리한 프로젝트는 자연스럽게 유입된 외부환경을 통해 내외부 밀착된 건축환경 구축은 물론 풍부한 자연환경과 교감하는 거주공간 창출을 목표로 한다. 특히 지리적 특징을 보여주는 바위는 하우스를 디자인하는 주요한 요소이자 내외부를 연결하는 매개체로 건축주가 작명한 하우스 이름에도 잘 드러난다. 여기 건축 디자인의 시작은 두가지 상반된 시점으로 부터 시작된다. 주변 자연환경과의 밀착, 동기화하는 동시에 자연과 건축을 구분짓는 건축을 시작한다. 이는 건축재료의 물성에 대한 충분한 이해를 바탕으로 마일드 스틸, 콘크리트, 드라이월(건식벽체)이 구축하는 인공환경과 이를 합성하는 또는 구분짓는 자연재료(이곳의 바위, 조금은 정제된 바위)의 절묘한 사용에서 찾아 볼 수 있다. -구분짓되, 두드러지게 하지 않는다.-
하우스의 배치는 바위가 놓여진 길(방향)을 따라 자리한다. 바위의 일부분은 건축공간을 위해 제거되며, 제거된 바위 또는 돌의 일부분은 다시 내부공간에 사용된다. 거칠고 단순한 재료(이곳에 있던 바위의 일부분)는 단순히 외부환경과의 조우뿐만 아니라 럭셔리 오브제 및 예술작품 그리고 가구들과의 조우를 통해 거주공간을 풍부하게 만드는 주요한 인테리어 요소로 적용된다. 또한 내부 공간을 구분짓는 (마스터룸과 게스트룸을 구분짓는) 파티션 역활과 다양한 기능요소로 사용된다.
reviewed by SJ,오사
Perched on a rock face in the stunning San Juan Islands in the US, this project by Tom Kundig of Olson Kundig Architects
is as mesmerising as its surrounding landscape, showcasing how
thoughtful design can result in something that it is a much welcome
addition to an already awe inspiring area.
The name of this incredible house - The Pierre - is the French word for stone and the owner's love for natural materials is both evident and abundant in this design. Tom's
work is so sympathetic to the property’s surroundings, that from
certain angles, the building blends in almost completely. The
materiality of this design - stemming from the use of materials such as
mild steel, smooth concrete and drywall – just goes to show how manmade structures can interact with their surroundings and become a positive presence in the most scenic of settings.
Name: The Pierre
Type: House, Interior Design
Designer: Tom Kundig / Olson Kundig Architects
Location: San Juan Islands, Washington, USA
Year of completion: 2010
In order to position the house into its surroundings, portions of the rock outcropping had to be carefully excavated using drills, hydraulic clippers and wire saws. Rather than being discarded, the excavated rock was instead rather cleverly incorporated into the design and was used as crushed aggregate in the stonework (pieces of the rock were also employed in the carpet structure), further ensuring that this build was as closely organic a process as possible. The simple rough materials not only blend with the outside landscape but serve a function on the interior; to showcase an interior consisting of luxury furnishings, artwork and furniture.
As the evening descends on the rugged landscape, soft light flowing from
inside through the large windows enhances and camouflages the rock
outside. Inside, as mentioned before, the rock continues throughout the
house which functions on one floor (there’s also a separate guest
suite). Fundamental to the design, the natural rock provides the basis for stunning features
such as the powder room, which is carved out of rock and features large
mirrors which bounce natural light around the space. The bathroom
features polished pools in which water (another natural element) can
cascade. This is just one of many impressive features that also include a
storage box at the entry (made from reclaimed wood), impressive floor
to ceiling book shelves and a metal and glass door leading on to a
terrace which has been smartly set at an angle; a nod to the lack of
symmetry in the natural jagged rock around it and another ingenious way
of creating something bold that also blends into its habitat.
Subtlety and a compassion for contextual landscape can result in design that feels fresh, progressive and yet totally timeless. Olson Kundig Architects have created a special hideaway with lots of magical hidden surprises.
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