Brownhill Creek Treehouse Design Junbo Zhang A1704963 Group 5
Contents
• Place • Design • Frame • Form • Community
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BROWNHILL CREEK RECREATION PARK SITE ANALYSIS
Nature Characteristics
History
Large river red gums line Brownhill Creek while blue gum woodland climbs the valley slopes. The creek valley is a natural wildlife corridor for over 40 species of birds and mammals. Permanent residents include kookaburras, bats, possums, water rats, frogs, eastern brown snakes and the occasional koala.
Situated in the foothills of the Mount Lofty Ranges, only eight kilometres south of the city centre, Brownhill Creek Recreation Park is a popular multi- use recreation area. The 52-hectare park is both historic and picturesque – it features a narrow creek flowing through a steep-sided valley with majestic river red gums, some more than 300 years old. Brownhill Creek was once a favourite camping, hunting and gathering ground for the Aboriginal people, who called it Wirraparinga (scrub and camping place). As many as 150 people inhabited the area at one time. The first European to settle in the area was Pastor William Finlayson who arrived in 1837. By 1840, agriculture, market gardening and quarrying were important local industries. Concrete pits were used to store horse manure for the market gardens and to prevent pollution of the creek, while stone quarries provided sandstone and slate for buildings. In 1915 the area was declared a National Pleasure Resort, becoming the Brownhill Creek Recreation Park in 1972.
Possum
Koala
Kookaburra
Water Rats
Stone Monument
Manure Pits
Caravan Park
Weir
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Geology The Mount Lofty Ranges began to form about 800 million years ago. Siltstone and limestone were deposited in shallow seas that once covered the area. Intense geological activity changed the physical structure of sediments to form slates and quartzite. Over time, Brownhill Creek has carved a steep wide valley, depositing fertile soils through the valley and onto the plains. Topographic Coordinates: -34.99166 138.62383 -34.98267 138.65033 Minimum elevation: 43 m Maximum elevation: 522 m Average elevation: 237 m 7
TREEHOUSE DESIGN THINKING
BEING WITH NATURE
Step 1 Site Survey
Step 5 Design Concept And Form Symbolism And Meanings
Pros Living at One with Nature Living a Sustainable Lifestyle Original Designs Privacy Step 2 Choose Tree Location
Treehouse
Cons Logistics Weather Living Conveniences The Flip-side of Nature Ideas Take advantages of natural resources
Step 4 Consider How To Blend In The Treehouse With The Surronding Nature
Step 3 Investigate The Pros And Cons Of Being With Nature
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CHOSEN TREES AND DESIGN SYMBOLISM - LIVING WITHIN THE MOTHER NATURE
Chosen tree group Reason: Provides lots of shades and covered by natural sunlight. Looks like a hand.
Mother Nature's hand. Provides shelters for creatures such as koalas and also provides shades from the sun.
Design the treehouse just like a koala sleeping inside Nature's hand. Protected by the trees.
Treehouse design meaning: Truely blend into the nature and live with the natural resources such as light and shades. 11
CONSTURCTION Roof structure allows installation of double sided clear window glass that benifits from nature light.
Second Floor
Extra supports next to the trees that helps the chosen trees to stable the treehouse also lifts the treehouse above the ground level.
Wooden Frame
First Floor 13
PLAN
Living
SECTION
Kitchen Toilet
Bedroom
Bedroom
Balcony Ground Floor First Floor
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DESIGN
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DESIGN CONCEPT All transparent clear glass roof top. Two stories design creates more space. As much natural light as possible and also benifts from natural shades from the trees. The treehouse is protected by the surrounding trees. Stairs are also supported from the chosen trees. 19
TREEHOUSE COMMUNITY • Cozy Outdoor Lifestyle • Connecting With Mothernature • Exciting Wildlife Encounters • Beautiful Views • Most Relaxing BBQ Spot • Swings & Jump Beds • Kids and Pets Friendly • Surrounding By Historical Tracks • Creates More Oppotunities For Potenial Tourism
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Treehouse Location Treehouse Location 23
Junbo Zhang A1704963 Group 5