KI CABINS — Nigel Miller Architect

2 CABINS KANGAROO ISLAND

KANGAROO ISLAND SA

The brief was for two holiday cabins, with minimal site intrusion on a remote coastal site on Kangaroo Island. The project was designed to take into account the extreme bush fire risk (BAL-FZ), and the proximity to the southern ocean.  The cabins are to be built off site in Kingscote and transported to site in 4 modules due to the remote location and to reduce the impact of construction on the ecologically fragile site.

The palette of materials includes:

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Recycled corrugated iron cladding
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Timber OSB board internal linings
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UPVC double glazed windows & doors
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Concrete block base in natural finish
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BAL FZ Fire shutters to all openings
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The building includes the following sustainable design elements:

Low Impact on site & existing terrain to minimise cut and fill

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Minimalist design
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Rainwater capture and reuse for whole of house

Window and door placement to capture sea breezes & winter sun

PROJECT TEAM:
STRUCTURAL ENGINEER: TRIAXIAL CONSULTING
FIRE ENGINEER: J SQUARED CONSULTING
LANDSCAPE: WAX DESIGN
BUILDING CONSULTANT: AL-ASSIST
BUILDER: KAUPPILA P/L BUILDERS

HENLEY BEACH 2

SOUTH COAST 1

Nigel Miller Architect