Whether you are an artist who spends a lot of time in his or her studio or you are a writer who lives in a small studio apartment, you will need a unique, flexible design concept for your home. An artist house is a multi-purpose space that can be used for a variety of activities, from a creative workspace to a dining area to a home bar for craft beers and cocktails. Art will play a major part in the design of this concept, and the architecture of the building must reflect the artist’s style and personality.
It’s a multipurpose space to explore craft beers
Located in the heart of the Kowloon waterfront, The Artist House is a multi-use, 1,600 square foot space that includes a craft brewing laboratory, art gallery, and retail space. This space is the brainchild of Panacea Brewing Company, which is looking to expand its operations in the coming years. As the name implies, the Artist House is a multi-purpose space, but the real reason it is so cool is in its design. The building is made of reclaimed materials, and the mechanical equipment is carefully positioned to reduce operational costs. The building also uses the latest in LED lighting, resulting in a modern and aesthetically pleasing look.
It’s cultural, sustainable and flexible
Architect Robert Kronenburg is a professor emeritus of architecture at the University of Liverpool and has been researching flexible buildings for over 30 years. His design team of Automated Architecture composed a modular system of timber elements, which are robot-fabricated. These can be built on different sites and adapt to different needs. The system uses low-carbon materials like sheep’s wool and woodfibre insulation. It uses decentralised MVHR systems and waterless toilets from Sweden. It also uses local materials.
The concept for the Artist House Design Concept is based on an elementary triangle. The triangle is repeated in a 3×1.5 meter square, allowing for easy assembly and expansion. It also incorporates rainwater collecting systems, photovoltaic systems and cross-ventilation. It also uses wooded areas for a temperate microclimate. Lastly, it features an energy efficient vaporised water shower. It uses 40% less water than a regular shower.
This concept is part of a project called CeCuCo, which is a research project on cultural and sustainable architecture. It is a network of architecture architects who have come together to design a flexible prototype for a Culture and Community Center. It uses a variety of unique materials and spatial designs from around the world. It also highlights community engagement.
It’s as singular and idiosyncratic as the artist who inhabits it
Whether it’s a ramshackle countryside estate or an urban loft, an artist’s house is as singular and idiosyncratic as the artist who inhabits it. This spring, T Magazine explores the homes where creative work gets done, from a former agricultural commune near Berlin to a vibrant Modernist fantasy in Los Angeles. These are the homes where the creative process is most visible. Whether it’s a house of inspiration or a house of execution, the home is the place where mistakes are made and where work is conceived.
With a cerebral, experimental practice that’s more like fine art than design, Jonathan Muecke has a unique collection of objects. Each is idiosyncratic and functional, and they reside outside the accustomed bandwidth of contemporary design.
