Klein Bottle House by McBride Charles Ryan

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The Klein bottle is a descriptive model of a surface developed by topological mathematicians. Klein bottle, mobius strips, boy surfaces, unique surfaces that while they may be distorted remain topologically the same. I.e. a donut will remain topologically a donut if you twist and distort it, it will only change topologically if it is cut.

The surfaces that mathematicians have developed hold intrigue for architects as they hold a promise of new spatial relationships and configurations. Technology (CAD) has played an important part in all this, it is now more possible to efficiently describe more complex shapes and spaces and communicate these to the build. Previously the more orthogonal means of communication – plans, sections and elevations naturally encourage buildings which are more easily described in these terms, i.e. boxes.

This holiday house is situated on the Mornington Peninsula 1.5 hrs drive from Melbourne. It is located within the tee–tree on the sand dunes, a short distance from the wild 16th beach. From the outset MCR wanted a building that nestled within the tree line. That talked about journey and the playfulness of holiday time. What began as a spiral or shell like building developed into a more complex spiral, the Klein bottle. MCR were keen to be topologically true to the Klein bottle but it had to function as a home. We thought an origami version of the bottle would be achievable and hold some ironic fascination. (The resulting FC version also has a comforting relationship to the tradition of the Aussie cement sheet beach house).

The building (we think) is also within that tradition of the use of an experimental geometry that could be adapted to more suitably meet contemporary needs, and desires. In that sense it is within the heroic tradition of invigorating the very nature of the home, most notable of this tradition would be the great experimental heroic houses by Melbourne architects in the 50’s (McIntyre and Boyd in particular). The house revolves around a central courtyard, a grand regal stair connecting all the levels. There is a sense of both being near and far to all occupants.

Its endless, curling shell-like quality particularly in the tee tree brings about a comforting togetherness.

 

Colour Usage

Central to the expression of the origami ‘Klein Bottle’ is the use of colour facets (subtle as they are) – in Antique white and Pearl Ash. These subtle variants emphasize the facets and hence the origami like quality of the house.

The black perimeter to the house – (other than where the panoramic windows encapsulate the internal and external vista), is deliberate and important. The black walls highlight and accentuate the beautiful wild natural surroundings. The black internally has the effect of framing a view of nature, giving one the feeling that from inside the house has landed within a natural wonderland. We did not want any distraction from this, and the black paint aids the power of the tree surroundings. It is the ideal weekend getaway for the inhabitants who can immerse themselves in nature in stark contrast to their busy city lives.

这个距离墨尔本一个班小时车程的258平米住宅，有着独特的折面外表皮。通过CAD绘制出的这些表面宛如数学家的魔术那样迷人，有着复杂的形状，形成别具一格的空间。

建筑坐落在沙丘上，旁边就是树林和沙滩运动场地。最开始的构思是这个度假建筑落在树间，呈复杂的螺旋式，但进一步考虑到家庭功能是，建筑师选择了现在这个方案。这个颇具实验感的几何体很好的满足了现代居住要求。屋子中间有一个中央庭院，楼梯就靠着庭院，人们上上下下，感受着丰富的层面和空间变化。

色彩运用上：白色和珍珠灰可以体现出“折纸”的质量和力度。黑色的外墙在环境中格外突出，在枪挑外部环境美丽的时候，也展现了内部拥有仙境般空间的寓意。这个度假房子与繁忙的都市生活完全不搭边，是一个自然之中的理想休憩地。

Klein Bottle House
Floor Area: 258m2 approx
Principal Architects: Rob McBride, Debbie-Lyn Ryan
Project team: Drew Williamson, Fang Cheah
Clients/Builders: Donna & Mark Howlett

Awards
Dulux Colour Awards
Winner: Residential Exterior
Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) – Victorian Chapter
Harold Desbrowe-Annear Award for Residential Architecture
Australian Institute of Architects (AIA) – National
Robyn Boyd Award for New Residential Architecture
Architectural and Design Excellence in the South East Awards
Outstanding Residential Dwelling
World Architecture Festival
Category Winner – House

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