Murcutt's work were mainly small projects - designings economical buildings to conserve energy, that blended with their environments. Murcutts influences range from a variety of architects, from Richard Nuetra, and Craig Elwood, to Alvar Aalto and Mies Van der Rohe. Though despite these influences, Murcutts designs had their own distinct Australian flavour.
Murcutt chose materials that were easily and economically produced eg. glass, stone, brick, concrete and especiall corrugated metal. Most of Murcutts work were not air condition. Murcutt used the orientation of his buildings to coincide with the movement of the sun, moon and seasons, to maximise /minimise the sun and light, during the hot and cold seasons - minimising energy consumption.
The Ball Eastaway house is an artists retreat, hidden in a forest of Glenorie, Sydney. The roof of house is curved, preventing dry leaves from the settling on the roof. The windows and the deck have been strategically place to create the sense of seclusion, while providing scenic views of the landscape. The construction of the building consists of steel columns and beams. The house is raised above the ground, protecting the dry soil and surround trees.
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