Cabin 2 is a self-contained extension to an existing 1960s log cabin located in bay side Blairgowrie. The surrounding coastal Moonah woodland forgivingly hides a suburban-like density of houses and network of winding roads free of formed kerbs, gutters and footpaths.
Facts
38 Glulam beams
72 steel plates
360 bolts
TBS Involvement
3d modelling and detailing
Workshop drawings for steelwork
Prefabrication of Glulam beams – Slots for steel plates, holes for bolts, recesses for washers and end cuts
Insuring of site buildability
LocationBlairgowrie, Victoria
Completed2013
ArchitectMaddison Architects
BuilderFrank (Victoria) Pty Ltd
MaterialRadiata Pine glued laminated timber
2014 Australian Timber Design Awards, Residential Class 1 – new building
2014 Houses Awards Winner House Alteration and Addition under 200 m²
2014 Intergrain Timber Vision Awards - Commendation - Residential Exterior
2014 Interior Design Excellence Awards - Commendation - Residential Single Dwelling