20 november 2012

Peter Doig #2







"This project provides an unusual opportunity to design a working artist’s studio and weekend retreat for the artist Peter Doig and his family. The site is located at an elevation of approximately 500 feet above sea level in the coastal rainforest of the northern range of Trinidad with extensive views out to the Caribbean Sea and surrounding topography. The site comprises 1,800 m2 comprising a relatively stable plateau, with forested land rising steeply behind and in front of it. The site had no access to water or mains power supply and limited vehicular access....
The brief from the Client was to provide weekend accommodation for his family, including five children, and a spacious studio where he could paint and be close to nature. The studio was to be integral to the house, with the facility for closing it off whilst still affording views and access to the surrounding area. The sleeping area for the family was to allow for complete privacy....
The main body of the house and the studio are located on the plateau with the rear wall of the studio forming the retaining structure to the slope behind. The sleeping accommodation is located amongst trees at a slightly higher elevation. The two buildings are connected by a covered timber deck, adjacent to which is a protected area for an open fireplace...." (bron: Open Buildings/Artist House & Studio)