Comments on: Guest House for an Anthropologist by Air Architecture

By: mcmlxix

mcmlxix — Tue, 27 Apr 2010 18:24:42 +0000

This is a great concept, but I would have liked to have seen the use of more finished materials. Plywood is too gimmicky.

“The clear plastic skin creates an optical illusion with the sunlight that makes the project disappear at some times like a mirage and thus creates a minimal impact to the existing house and neighborhood.” Sometimes architect-speak makes politicians sound like they really have something to say.

And “…the project is using an air insulation…” what oh what is the insulating property of air. This would make more sense if there was a sealed vacuum between the inner and outer skins. I’m just glad per the owner, that the space is ambiently comfortable.

By: Sung, Lakhyung

Sung, Lakhyung — Fri, 22 May 2009 07:19:04 +0000

I’m Sung, Lakhyung, an architect in South Korea. I have built various types of buildings such as churches, houses, as well as resort lodges. Recently, I met a client who wants to build a Timber house. However, it is very difficult to find resources and information about Timeber houses in South Korea. I’ve been searching for this information for last several months and found your Website. I’d love to contact with you regarding importing Timber wood if you have any information about it. Additionally, I’d love to receive information on how to build a Timber house. It would be highly appreciated if you can send me some information/resources regarding either Timber wood or building a Timber house. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions.

Sincerely,

Sung, Lakhyung

By: Authencity

Authencity — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 12:53:18 +0000

The concept is fabulous – the skeleton of the building, although brutalist in execution, is faithful to the integrity of the materials used. The rawness of the timber has an honesty which references pre-capitalist building constructs and, I suspect, is sympathetic to the owner’s conceptualisation of form and living spaces. I like it enormously.

By: Richard

Richard — Mon, 28 Apr 2008 14:36:10 +0000

Ever hear of insulation in California? The sun is hot . This should be called Hot Box…..

By: anthropologist

anthropologist — Sat, 19 Jan 2008 10:15:43 +0000

I am the anthropologist referred to concerning the project. When my father passed away, my mother received some funds and decided to construct a work place for her son. Features of the space unfolded through discussion with Francois Perrin. The project is for 18 ft high color-coded shelves against a wall and wraps across to a loft. Materials from Taiwan, India, Sri Lanka, China, and the Pacific are arranged to catalog for studies related to the electronic cultural atlas initiative (ecai.org).

In terms of the interior – exterior situation, this research space from last summer to this winter remains very comfortable without heater or air conditioner. It uses a minimum of electricity powering a light bulb and Internet service. No mold, just dry. The exterior reflects UV light, and allows soft warmth in. In summer the two roof skylights open for circulating air. The structure is about two miles from the ocean providing a constant breeze.

It’s a good place to work.