sail curve

Lindsay Brown Studio was chosen to create a house for a client who has a passion for sailing. Due to this, the Architects have utilised the site’s climatic conditions to drive many design elements such as breezeways, pools, covered areas and orientation. The strong curve fits neatly into the site context, resulting in a bold yet integrated form that gives character to the project. The house rests on a small windward cove carved by pushing tides and storm waters. The residence’s radial plan encourages users to interact with one another and the environment while circulating through the home and courtyard. As the house faces against the prevailing storm winds, the design needs to withstand hurricane force winds and water and be completely self sufficient with leach field, power production and potable water storage. Special screens were developed to prevent hurricane damage to glazed areas, and research is being done to develop a rolling screening material that is impact and rust resistant.