The Cabin

 Following the research of Rick Joy, and the analysis of his "Tubac House", the following cabin designed for the architect utilises these key concepts:

• Separation of Private and public spaces, through collection of public spaces and seclusion of private places.
• Enclosure from the surrounds whilst still maintaining connection to the outside
• Contrast of interior and exterior

Following the ideals of Rick Joy the cabin acts as a pure environmental filter, expelling noise, smells and climatic elements, meaning the house is mainly enclosed. The house is protected from the street by  2 metre concrete barrier which also acts as supports for the roof and creates a private courtyard near the bedroom. This wall also helps create security and privacy. The spaces within the house seem almost dislodged physically from the exterior world, but are reconnected through the use of windows along the northern face and the large eastern and western windows which stretch out into the exterior, bringing the outside world in whilst still maintaining privacy. Rustic blue steel cladding and concrete are the primary exterior materials of the house for the reasons of keeping with Rick Joy's ideal materials, but as well as blending in with the newer buildings of the area, while the weathered look adds age to the look of the building. A corrugated roof also relates to the older houses of the area. The interior spaces keep with the simplicity and clean lines of modern architecture, focusing on the functions and uses of the spaces. The full extent of the space has been taken advantage of, as to keep the cabin one storey, to keep with Rick Joy's theme and ideals.