Precedent Study
Haus Gables
Architect: Jennifer Bonner
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Project statement
This study focuses on the spatial relationships within the building to understand how they define the spaces, and how this building adapts to its context. This building stood out to me in particular because of its unique gable roof, which with research of the architect's concept and intentions, which stemmed from her desire to oppose traditional southern architecture. Instead of using stick-frame construction, she utilized CLT to create spaces through planes. Instead of basing the interior walls off of the exterior walls, this building's interior walls are based off of its unique gable roof, resulting in angular walls. After further analysis, I realized how the random, chaotic appearance of the house was done purposefully. The seemingly random intersection of gable roofs created angular walls that defined private and public spaces, and the “random” placement of windows allowed the building to circulate air effectively despite its surroundings.
Precedent analysis
Haus Gables was designed by Jennifer Bonner, director of the architecture studio MALL (Mass Architectural Loopty Loops) in 2018. The practice is known for its experimental, graphic approach to architecture and for challenging traditional tectonic and material conventions.
Haus Gables is located in the Old Fourth Ward neighborhood in Atlanta, Georgia, and was a self initiated development by Jennifer Bonner, designed to serve as a proof of concept for a single family house that makes the most out of the small urban lot.