Fingal Oasis Project Book

aspect architecture

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fingal oasis

the project.................................. 4
the site........................................ 6
concept.................................... 10
design...................................... 20
construction.............................. 36
completion............................... 44
materials and finishes................ 60
project team............................. 62
awards..................................... 64
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the project

This project strives to reflect the contexts of the
Fingal Headlands by taking cues from natural
landscapes, cascading tidal rock pools, rainforest,
and basalt rock formations. Natural materials
embrace their elemental changes and mix with
lush subtropical landscaping to create a green
connection between the street, the house and the
rainforest. The location of the oasis at the front of
the block serves to break up the typical suburban
development typology, which locates the building
at the front of the block with the yard out backresulting
in the creation of a walled streetscape.
This project flips that notion and introduces
landscape and active family life back to the street.
The project consists of a series of terraces,
decks and gardens layered within a series of
twisting landscapes and building elements
arranged around an organically shaped
pool. Organic shapes along with dissolving
details, natural elements, and materials were
designed and selected to complement and
enhance the natural surroundings of the
site. Every design idea was tested against the
question; “how can we make this dissolve?”
Our clients relocated from the city in a quest to
provide a happy and healthy lifestyle for their
young family. They came to us with a desire to
enhance the connection between their family
and their natural location, bringing family life
outside and to provide a connected home
studio (in lieu of an existing garage) where work
takes place as part of the greater landscape and
family activity. Our challenge presented itself
in the differing levels and orientations of the
existing yard, house and garage. We introduced
organic forms through landscape elements,
where pools and ponds created a series of
layers and zones. These layers dissolve and
dance with each other, creating sensory spaces
of exploration and play alongside the tranquil.
Plants and building materials were chosen
with clients, landscapers and suppliers with
detailed and extensive knowledge of the
local area. Detailing evolved on site through
constant conversation and dialogue. Plants were
tested, moved, rejuvenated, and in some cases
transplanted from neighbouring properties to
ensure a distinctly local flavour. New details and
selections were conceived on site as site conditions
evolved through close consultation with all
trades and availability of local products and skills.
This development creates an oasis for our clients
growing family and many visitors in Fingal Heads.
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the site

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The original yard and
garage structure

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EXISTING
NEIGHBOUR
TWO STOREY
40.24 m 75° 39' 37"
1713
OMP
EXISTING 1000 HIGH CHAIN LINK FENCE
RL 8630
EXISTING RENDERED BLOCK WALL EXISTING RENDERED BLOCK WALL
25.15 m 14° 20' 24"
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POWER POLE TEL PIT
WATER METER
SITE BOUNDARY
EXISTING HOUSE
EXISTING STONE FENCE
EXISTING FRONT
YARD
6000
FRONT BDY SETBACK
25.15 m 14° 20' 24"
RL 7567
RL 8630
RL 8650
FRONT ENTRY
EXISTING BACK
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QUEEN STREET
SITE BOUNDARY
SITE BOUNDARY
VIEW
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EXISTING ENTRY PATH
EXISTING POST BOX
ENTRY
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EXISTING
DRIVEWAY
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CARPORT
STRUCTURE
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40.23 m 75° 39' 37"
VIEW
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SLOPE UP
SITE BOUNDARY
RL 7177
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EXISTING
GARDEN
EXISTING 1800 HIGH TIMBER PALING FENCE ON BLOCK WALL
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Existing site plan

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NEW STAIR
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ACCESS
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ALIGN TO EXISTING
883
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EXISTING 1800 HIGH TIMBER PALING FENCE ON BLOCK WALL
EXISTINGNEIGHBOUR-
SINGLESTOREYGARAGE
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1 SITE ANALYSIS PLAN
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client
JO AND BARLOW TELFORD
project
36 Queen Street, Fingal Head
drawing
DA01A
SITE ANALYSIS
revision
DA ISSUE 20/06/17 1
DA ISSUE 21/06/17 2
issue date rev.
job no. 15485
scale 1 : 100@A1
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nsw
p (02) 6674 5418
qld
p (07) 3852 5220
p.o. box 1873
kingscliff nsw 2487
mail@aspectarch.com
www.aspectarch.com
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reproduced wholly or in part without the written permission of Aspect
Architecture.
This document is a representation of the architectural design intent of this
project and must only be used for the purpose stated in the revisions
column.
Climate analysis
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concept

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Building section studies

Site layout study
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Artistic impressions
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Pool and spa set-out
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Pool decking set-out
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design

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Granny Flat
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Spa
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Existing Main House
Granny Flat
Carport
Storage
Entry Gate
Main Entry
Courtyard
Deck
Pool
Sitting Pool
Spa
Pool Services
Stairway Up
Water Feature
Waterfall
Water Fountain
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construction

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Top Left: Discussing details
Centre Left: Tiling the pool
Bottom Left: Working up details of
the capping set-out
Right: Filling the pool

Facing, top: The pool fence before
rusting
Facing, bottom: Finishing off the new
car port
Left: Installing the main spout
Centre: The new stair
Right: Installing the fountain rock.....
carefully
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Top Left: Fitting the ceiling ply
Bottom Left: Framing up the bed
Right: Testing the lighting
Far Right: Installing the vanity basin

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completion

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Previous Page: The entry feature and
gate
Far Left: The steel tube pool fence
Left: Compounded details of the pool
fence, the wall garden and the pool
wall
Right: The new entry path

Left: Cascading waterfalls of the water
feature
Top right: The wall garden and the water
feature
Bottom right: Building around the existing
pandanus trees
Right: Softening the solid with the
landscaping
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The pool at night
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Left: The pool and the lighting effects
Right: The courtyard at night
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Previous page: The granny
flat bed
Left: Details of the vanity
and shower joinery
Right: The view from inside
the granny flat
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Granny flat joinery
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materials and finishes

Internal Timber Flooring.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................Spotted Gum, 130 x 90mm
External Floor......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Spotted Gum, 130 x90mm
Internal Walls, feature timber................................................................................................................................ Marine Ply: 6mm Butt Jointed, with 70 x 35mm Spotted Gum exposed framing
External Timber Walls............................................................................................................................................................................................ 130mm Spotted Gum weatherboard cladding
Windows and glazing............................................................................................................................................................................................Spotted Gum timber frames with clear glazing
Window louvres.......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Breezeway
Roof............................................................................................................................................................................................................................ Custom Orb Profile, Colourbond ‘Surf Mist’
Appliances....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Harvey Norman Commercial
Lighting.........................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Lumen8 Architectural Lighting
Door hardware.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................. Madinoz
External Pool Wall Render.................................................................................................................................................. Concrete render to masonry wall, paint finish colour: Resene “Mondo”
External Wall Render........................................................................................................................................................ Concrete render to masonry wall, paint finish colour: Resene “Sea Fog”
Internal Floor Ensuite Tiles...............................................................................................................................................................................Beach House Tile Studio: Target Hex- INDIGO MILK
Internal Wall Ensuite Tiles.................................................................................................................................................................................. Beach House Tile Studio: Rec Matt 300 x 600mm
External Tiles, pathways and landings.......................................................................................................... Beach House Tile Studio: Moroccan cafe classic tumbled acidwash 50 x 200 x 15mm
External Tiles, stair risers............................................................................................................................... Beach House Tile Studio: Moroccan cafe classic tumbled acidwash 50 x 200 x 15mm
External Tiles, stair treads................................................................................................................. Beach House Tile Studio: Moroccan cafe classic tumbled acidwash 600 x 300 x 30mm, 48PC
External Tiles, stepping slabs.................................................................................................................... Beach House Tile Studio: Moroccan cafe classic tumbled acidwash 1200 x 406 x 30mm
Pool Coping Tiling....................................................................................................................................... Beach House Tile Studio: Moroccan cafe classic tumbled acidwash 300 x 75 x 30mm
Pool Tiling.......................................................................................................................................................................................................... Beach House Tile Studio, Custom Mexician Glass
Pool Decking.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................Spotted Gum, 130 x 19mm
Structural Timber..................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Spotted Gum
Pool Fence...............................................................................................................................................................................................................................10mm Welded Steel to Rust Finish
Water Trays................................................................................................................................................................................................................................6mm Welded Steel to Rust Finish
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project team

Design
Architecture:
Scott Mason
Matt Cooper
Structural Engineer:
Westera Partners
Building Certifier:
Coastline Certification
BASIX Consultant:
Coastline Certification
Surveryor:
Peter Hurcombe
Rob Harries Surveying
Town Planner:
Coastline Certification
Interior Design:
Aspect Architecture
MRI Design
Landscape Architect:
Kim Nelson
Styling:
MRI Design
Publicity
Amy Cooper
Scott Mason
Build
Owner Builder:
Barlow Telford
Carpentry:
Ralph Pullinger
Concreter:
Jayson Hoffmann
Plumbing:
S & L Morley Plumbing
Electrical:
Intolec Electrical
Window and Glazing:
Stephens Joinery
Tiler:
Dan Kempnich
Renderer:
B&H Solid Plastering
Lighting:
Lumen8
Pool Lighting:
Spa Electrics
Steel Fabrication and Metalwork:
RYSTAR Steel Engineering
Cabinetmaker:
Stephens Joinery and Ralph Pullinger
Painter:
Sean Finga
Metalwork/ Screens:
RYSTAR Steel Engineering
Curtains and Blinds:
Prestige Blinds and Awnings
Pool Services:
My Pool Guy
Pool Fence:
RYSTAR Steel Engineering
Tile Supply:
Beach House Tile Studio
Plumbing Fixture Supply:
Harvey Normal Commercial
Renderer:
B&H Solid Plastering
Photography
Fatfish Photography
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awards

Commendation for the 2019 Best Small Project Architecture- Australian Institute of Architects
NSW Country Division
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aspect architecture

our practice & our team
our philosophy
our vision
Established by Matt Cooper in 2000, Aspect
Architecture is an intentionally small, efficient, people
orientated practice situated only metres from the
beautiful beaches of Northern NSW’s Kingscliff.
We’re a friendly, focused, and experienced tight-knit
group who work in various contexts. Our completed
work has included house renovations, new houses,
attached housing, feasibility studies, apartment
complexes, commercial fit-outs, and master studies,
and we collaborate closely with our wide network
of town planners, developers, clients, engineers,
designers and builders to achieve the delivery of
exemplary and trustworthy service in a local setting.
We believe that architecture plays a fundamental
role in the way we experience place, and thus life.
We reject architecture for architectures sake and
focus on the creation of spaces that are beautiful,
unique and function in a personable way, meaning
that each project responds meaningfully to its setting
and occupants. From a project brief, each house is
crafted to the needs, expectations, and arguably most
importantly, the personalities of each client. We value
quality of craftsmanship, collaboration, creativity and
responsiveness, and open dialogue alongside a spirit
of communication and collaboration.
As architects, we are uniquely positioned to contribute
to every stage of the design process, from conception
to completion. We strive to engage with enthusiastic
clients who respect the value an architect can bring
to a project and create an open and friendly work
environment where architect-client relationships can
flourish, ultimately enriching people’s lives through the
creation of considered and exceptional architecture.
We combine our goal of excellence in the office with
a balanced lifestyle amongst friends and family, and
take time to enjoy the process from beginning to end.
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