Mungo Park 2019

Mungo Park

The design draws on inspiration from surrounding examples of vernacular farmhouses and shedding which have endured the ravages of time and use. The new building will occupy the site of a former house lost to fire. Many elements of the previous century of occupation remain on the site and the layers of history will now be preserved to create the heritage of tomorrow.

The main living wing is facing due north and features two large triple-glazed Paarhammer timber windows. The concrete slab is paved with limestone and there is an internal loadbearing stone wall for additional thermal mass and winter sun deeply penetrates the floor for passive winter heating, while calculated eaves and shading battens obstruct the summer sun.

The west façade features Le Corbusier inspired “brise soleil” which is an external shade box to prevent the entry of low angle afternoon sun.

The timber stud frame is wrapped and sealed with Enviroseal breathable membrane to stop air infiltration and also allow internal condensation to be released.

There is a grid-connected photovoltaic system, on-site waste treatment system, and rainwater collection. The whole house is heated by a central double sided woodheater with a fan forced duct to move warm air to the rear of the home.

Old brick pavers and a concrete slab from the site have been reused into the new design and salvaged timber has been used extensively for wall linings and deck structures.

Designed by Enduring Domain Architecture and built by Hegert Building