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Sumit Singhal
Sumit Singhal loves modern architecture. He comes from a family of builders who have built more than 20 projects in the last ten years near Delhi in India. He has recently started writing about the architectural projects that catch his imagination. Cape Tribulation House in northeast Queensland, Australia by m3architectureJanuary 11th, 2016 by Sumit Singhal
Article source: m3architecture This off-the-grid home is close to the beach at Cape Tribulation in the Daintree Rainforest — an ancient ecosystem deserving of a thoughtful approach to its site.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts
 Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts The sensitive nature of this ecosystem demands sustainable design choices. The home is located in a natural clearing, which consequently avoided any mature tree removal. The exterior is camouflaged with black plastic cladding and mirrored glass, allowing it to recede into the shadow of the rainforest canopy. A light interior space clad with plywood opens out to the rainforest surrounds, and engages the canopy through tall south-facing windows. The house is naturally ventilated, assisted by ceiling fans, and all appliances and fixtures are energy efficient.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts A path organises the site and choreographs a journey from the road, through the dense rainforest vegetation and down to the beach. Along the path, a continuous white rope orients and playful leads the way through the landscape and house. The rope acts as a gate, balustrade, towel rail, lamp shade and support for a hammock throughout the home.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts Relaxed pavilions accommodate multiple sleeping arrangements, with living spaces that serve as a makeshift campsite, and couple rooms that transform into bunk rooms. The design couples qualities of the rainforest, with the attributes of holiday life at the beach.  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts  Image Courtesy © Peter Bennetts
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