EFTA00259428.pdf

t• l 'e WC!' LITTLE ST JAMES'S ISLAND TI Ili GItP::11' unom eC ilr WI WI ROCK POIVI• CARIBBEAN SEA 11IE DOCK !IOW: BEV i !.!:ICS POINT I A P110 e te, c PINK BEACH 0 -td Vt. et' ',It S.1L POND 0 rtir suwer y - 0 V '''. et , • I ,OCa C.I - etc - 14,1;<:: .. 7 -fir .> • ., a-1N `l . • SOI TM ROCK COVE a Ii v) 01;:. (),ig ft f O 0 trt 1 ..... SMUGGI.EWS COVE ENCHMAN'S CAP POINT 3 Oa EFTA00259428  SCHEME 2 70 Scheme 2 looks at the math complex of buildings only. It explores the same basic ideas as Scheme 1, but with more elaboration and greater emphasis on adventure and delight 71 Objectives. To respond to the brief and the existing buildings in an augmentative and complimentary manner: • introducing new spaces, • providing drama and tension to contrast and heighten the experience of the existing buildings, • including linking elements to provide cohesion to the complex, • and introducing a sense of adventure. .r argrtrc To create an east-west axis to balance the existing dominant north-south axis, To introduce new platforms for views out, and to celebrate more fully the ritual of sunrise and sunset. To enliven the main courtyard, establishing it as the heart of the complex. 7.31 Neaby to the north-east, and closely associated with the exercise and pool area, is the spa. The existing north-east accommodation is altered and the roof extended, all to enclose DESCRIPTION the cloaks, sauna, massage, showers, etc. Situated below the spa is the cinema. It is reached by a new staircase, and 7.21 The Courtyard pathways leading from other buildings in the complex. The central raised part of the courtyard at the heart of the complex is lowered to the level of the surrounding walkways to 7.4 The main Drawing Room remains in its present guise, with eliminate the obstruction of the raised lawns. The palm trees existing kitchen converted into a bar overlooking the new sit in newly created walled planters with ornate copings. The circular pool, for general stop for refreshment, or for collecting perimeter of the courtyard is defined by a miniature moat, drinks before a meal, or for a poolside picnic which eventually flows into the east pool. This introduces an element of adventure, and provides the opportunity to 7.5 The two existing guest rooms on the south side of the courtyard introduce water-related features, like miniature waterfalls, have new roofs, extended to provide shelter to the north as fountains and the little bridges over the moat. Additional part of a covered route to the east pool, and to the east and shade is provided by a tented structure supported by a central west, to provide cover from the sun. The roof on both buildings stay. This can be raised and lowered to suit the season and the will enclose upgraded bathrooms. wind The palm trees soar clear of the canopy 7 22 New buildings are added to East and West of the courtyard to establish a strong east-west balance to the existing north-south axis. These new elements celebrate sunrise and sunset, and enjoy the splendid views. 73 East Building Morning activities are accommodated in the new building to the east. There is a gym at an upper floor level with views out, and a pool outside which is long enough for length swimming. The pool spills over a knife-edge on the south-east side, giving way to the magnificent view of the open sea. Breakfast can be taken on the terrace in the cool of the morning, before the wind gets up. To complete the building there are a kitchenette, WC, games room with north terrace, a sun terrace next to the pool, and a shaded and sheltered terrace. EFTA00259429  SCHEME 2 The West Buildings 7.6 The west end of the courtyard is oriented to the west, and the main level are lit by more intense light from above. The sunset. A pool deck is cantilevered over the new approachway, journey to the top is crowned by framed views through the and sitting centrally on the deck, a little proud, is the new palms trees to the sea beyond. And on departing, as the visitor dining room. The existing guest room is totally revamped to descends the main stair, there is a last unforgettable view out provide a kitchen below and a stair up to a servery. An ante to the west over the circular pool. room greets the diner before entereing the dining room. From here endless views open up, to the horizon, the beaches, and 7.8 Master bedroom the pool deck. A terrace off the west end of the dining room is From the underworld below the circular pool, a path leads to only a couple of steps above the pool deck. the master bedroom suite. To the right is a stair up to the pool deck. The existing MBR suite is altered to provide for more 7.61 The existing south-west accommodation with new roof and luxurious bathing and dressing facilities, an additional sitting verandah, a new guest house, and the dining room all serve to room and increased shelter from new verandahs. enclose another large swimming pool. This area has tremendous views west, and shade is available below the 7.9 The study verandah of the new guest accommodation adjacent to the A short journey eastwards from the main bedroom is a coral- dining room. faced wall rising from knee-height to above head-height, effectively blocking the view from the sea. The new study 7.62 To the north-west of the platform, a circular pool sits over the protrudes from this cliff face with nothing but a view of the sea main entrance way. Glazed panels in its floor admit dappled ahead and the rocky shore below. A small kitchenette and WC light into the undercroft, evoking the atmosphere of a reef are provided. To the south a pair of timber doors open into a below the sea. This pool is the ideal setting for sundowners, as secret cloistered garden, a world in complete contrast to the its shaded deck is near the kitchen and the bar. world of the study, for reading or contemplation. A small stairway leads up from the south end of the study garden back 7.7 The Entrance to the main drawing room. The opportunity for drama and contrast is explored in the main entrance way. Elegant coral faced columns and walls carry the 7.91 Pathways lead away from the study to the master bedroom pool deck above, creating an exciting underworld, cool and suite to the west, and to the east, the cinema gym complex and verdant, with sharp coloured highlights, like one of the reefs pool. off the coast. The visitor arrives into a world where the sense of enclosure, the intensity of light, and the types of flora are in 7.92 Below the pool deck to the west are further new guest rooms for stark contrast to the rest of the island. As the approach route family accommodation. Although remaining connected by rises toward the pool deck, the feeling of an underworld pathways and a spiral stair up to the pool deck, this new deepens, to the point where the canopied stairs upward to the building is isolated by walls of dense vegetation. 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