Abstract:
Architectural design is an intricate science and balance between artistic merit, structural resilience, and economy. However, one of the significant elements of architecture is its ability to change through time. During my travels through Australia in the Spring of 2013,1 observed the specific architectural environment of Lennox Head, New South Wales. With a vasdy different context, location, and environment than the United States, my experience allowed me to understand Australian architectural issues with a subjective lens.With this lens I undertook the task of designing a simple, yet intricate, single-family dwelling that would remedy the current issues of beach construction while simultaneously developing a new perspective on beach cottage architecture. These dwellings could be pre-fabricated, easily assembled and disassembled, and relocated along the coast to existing sites without the compromises of contemporary construction.
