The House of Dr Bartholomeusz

The building concept was inspired by the natural environmental conditions of Colombo, Sri Lanka. The aim was to create a building that would be comfortable with out airconditioning.

Through these design objectives this building was created:

"The original design was developed in the spirit of Ena de Silva House, though the plot was narrower and longer. A first courtyard, separated from the street by a two storey lodge containing garages, servants' accommodation and an entrance archway, faced a single story pavilion containing a dining room and kitchens. Beyond, a formal courtyard led to the main pavilion, which was occupied by the principal living room with bedrooms on an upper floor. The living room opened via a covered verandah into a final garden courtyard."

Robson, David (2002), Geoffrey Bawa: The complete Works, London: Thames and Hudson.

Geoffrey Bawa's House of Dr Bartholomeusz

Pictures of Model

It was not until the physical model was constructed that one could appreciate the specific design of this beautiful building and its relationship between interiour and exteriour space and the ideals of private and non private spacing. The model also raised some interesting questions of about the design and the peculiar rooms and spaces created in the middle domain and what their exact purposes were.

Final Poche Submissions

Poche Upstairs
















Poche Downstairs














Poche Section




Through the Poche drawing I wanted to distinguish between the interiour and exteriour space. Both the interiour and exteriour spacing are vital to the building's design and ambiance. To do this I decided to use dark shading to emphasise the envelope of the building. In doing so I was able to encapsulate the interesting design of the building especially in the central domain where there is a maze like design.

Final Parti Submission

Structure Upstrairs

Structure Downstairs

Exteriour Gardens

Massing

Encolusure Downstairs

Geometry Exteriour Form

Interiour Form

Encolure Upstairs

Circulation

The Parti diagrams selected to present in my final presentation, I believe were fundamental to the buildings design and structure. Through these Parti diagrams one is able to break down the building into its main elements which include its relationship between interiour and exteriour spacing, its structural design and its unique form and geometry. Through these diagrams one can grasp a better understanding of the building.

Week 4 Poche Diagrams

Poche Plan

Poche Section

Week 4 Parti Diagrams

Massing

Geometry

Private Circulation