" An important part of the brief is to understand the security requirements of the two buildings, and to cater for these sensitively and unobstructively. The building should be in contemporary style, with good use of natural light and ventilation, as well as shading and shaded area s to deal with Canberra summers."
"The brief also calls for cultural aspects of the brief. An Islamic republic it is the desire of the Pakistan Government to have some motifs reflecting traditional screen and textures from Islamic architecture, but in contemporary interpretation."
The Residence House:
1. Bedrooms up to 4 children - arranged around an intimate, private court
2. A guest quarter - I'm still not sure about this. Need to ask my tutor today after the lecture.
3. A living space for the family on daily basis
4. A LARGE room for entertaining up to 50 people - I'm taking this as a place if the ambassador is having a social party at his/her house
5. Intimate/private court - this must be near to the bedrooms
6. Swimming Pool
7. Praying room - my own addition since 97% of Pakistani are Muslim.
The Embassy
1. Office for the ambassador + a secretary + waiting room
2. Office for a cultural attache
3. Office for a military attache
4. Office for passport services
5. Office for the administrative staff + toilets + tea kitchen
6. Interview room
7. Performance space ( concerts, movies, cultural events) - can accommodate up to 100 people
- attached with catering kitchen
- accessible toilets
8. A small Musolla - my own addition to the brief
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