Robert Simeoni Stokehouse presentation

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H I S T O R I C P R E C E D E N T


• Our intention is to create a new Stokehouse that merges architecture and landscape; a building that sits within and fl oats above a new indigenous landscape in a natural and meaningful way.

• This design seeks to engage with the site and history of the much loved Stokehouse. Upon my initial site investigation I found myself enamoured with the sense of the existing remnant dune to the north-west. It brought to mind an image of an earlier structure that preceded the Stokehouse of recent years, the St. Kilda Tearooms. This structure was of great intrigue to me, particularly the way it appeared to be sited nobly upon a grassy rise. Elevated, but also seeming to merge with the landscape, which in turn became an exten-sion of the building as a favoured space for gathering.

• Our proposal takes inspiration from the existing remnant dune, whereby the Stokehouse building would inhabit a newly constructed indigenous landscape. Whilst not trying to recreate the dune system we propose to bring an indigenous coastal landscape in and around the building thereby creating a building that sits in and fl oats over an indigenous landscape. From Jacka Boulevard, the fi rst fl oor of the new Stokehouse will appear to fl oat above the contours of this new topography while the ground fl oor will inhabit the new landform from the aspect of the shoreline.

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• This design provides an opportunity for the ground fl oor structure to nestle into the land-scape, where the impact of the overall form is diminished. This creates a more integrated ‘landscape object’ rather than a building placed onto the site, enabling back of house pro-grammatic elements to be set back further, hidden within the landform. The main dining and gathering (entertaining) spaces can be projected forward toward the shoreline, maxi-mising access to northern light and signifi cant views such as the compelling horizon line of Port Phillip Bay, the lighthouse and Westgate Bridge.

• An evocative entry way is created, slicing through the contours. This entry follows into the Stokehouse proper and vertical circulation is positioned off this corridor. Guests are drawn into the building by a captured view of the horizon line across the Bay.

• Composed of timber elements, an external ground fl oor deck is intended to exhibit a beach-like character, seemingly settled in the sand. The deck area is protected from the prevailing winds by virtue of operable screens to the south west. An implied courtyard space is created between the deck and the contours of the landscape, providing an infor-mal space for gathering.

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• The fi rst fl oor structure houses a series of dining spaces and has been designed to allow for transparency in all directions, with operable 360 degree sun and wind shading. The large dining room can be divided into smaller, more intimate spaces to accommodate a range of different events. A covered recess to the north west of this level creates a pro-tected external dining area – more of an outside room rather than an exposed deck.

• The design of the ground fl oor nestled into the landscape draws from remnant shoreline structures that are often found set within the sandy beachfront around Port Phillip Bay; evocative examples of structures that meld into the landscape; shifting sands both hide and reveal architecture at times.

• A protected under cover exteral gathering space has been positioned between the ground fl oor and the fi rst fl oor - an interstitial space protected from the weather yet with a highly evocative view and sense of place. This is much preferred to a roof deck that would be exposed and raise the building beyond a reasonable height.

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• Additional manipulation of the ground line at Jacka Boulevard forms a low landform that protects the Stokehouse at the entry from the traffi c and disguises the desolate view of the Palais’ car park from those inhabiting the new structure. Whilst low level views are controlled, the heights of the new contours are set to allow views to the Upper Espla-nade.

• We envisage spaces that engage with the surrounding context in a number of ways – at a pedestrian scale, offering a level of transparency with a sense of closeness to the beach. The fi rst fl oor has been set back from the front alignment so as to ensure that the building does not overpower people on the beach or enjoying the foreshore promenade.

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LEGEND1 porte cochere2 entry foyer3 kitchen4 bar5 dining6 private dining7 external terrace8 pergola below / possible roof terrace9 amenities10 store11 staff change12 offi ce13 deliveries14 plant room15 vent - exhaust services riser16 lightwell / overhead window17 water tank18 general storage19 openable screens20 lift21 solar panels

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ESD CONSIDERATIONS• solar thermal hot water - high volumes required for restaurant• solar photovoltaic panels - 200 sq metres, anticipated power generation greater than 30,000 kWh/annum• sun shading• operable screens, especially to the west• double glazing• cross-fl ow ventilation• heat exchanger to kitchen for heat recovery• smart lighting systems• energy effi cient kitchen systems & appliances• exhaust air to be used for air curtains to prevent introduction of external air and loss of

internal conditioned air

SUNSHADING SMART LIGHTING SOLAR THERMAL HOT WATEROPERABLE SCREENS


ESD CONSIDERATIONS• sustainable material palette with low embodied energy• high thermal mass - use of earth/sand from surrounding landforms• geothermal technology connected to airconditioning plant• rainwater harvesting to supply WC’s & irrigation • decidous green walls• edible garden• local indigenous xeriscape (landscape designed around limited water) planting• provision of bicycle parking to encourage sustainable transport• strategic shading to the west - operable external louvres that respond to the

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SUSTAINABLE MATERIALS BICYCLE PARKINGINDIGENOUS PLANTINGGREEN WALL


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Robert Simeoni Stokehouse presentation