A Multi-use Ergonomic Design that Celebrates ‘The Luxury of Less’
Image: The Agricultural Lakehouse
The Luxury
of Less.
A multi-use ergonomic design that celebrates ‘The luxury of less’.
With Arkular, less really is more. The lakehouse spaces are efficient in every possible way. The carefully considered plan uses Japanese design principles to minimise wasted space.
As a practising modular architect firm, we have been involved in designing large homes to not-so-large homes that desire flexible spaces. Over this time, our architects have concluded that: the more rooms you have, the more stuff you will collect to fill them with.
Homes are becoming more expensive, with clients wanting an increased size; at Arkular, that isn’t the only option. With the knowledge that designed spaces in your home can have multiple uses and provide you with the optimum solution without extending or increasing the size of your house.
To make these spaces work, they need to be flexible and easily converted – without effort. If it takes great effort to change the space’s use, it won’t work and will revert to its intended primary use. Hence, Arkulars structures are all highly ergonomic; here is an example of what we preach in practice!
Bedroom or Yoga fitness studio, you decide.
When the bed disappears, this room is not one but two rooms with two functions. Modernising the fold-down beds and placing them in the Merricks lake house make the space premium. But, as one soon discovers, when viewing this space, the great flexibility of hiding the bed in the wall. The architects have designed a flexible space that can act as a guest bedroom at night and a multi-function yoga room daily – in this case. The main multi-use room is a space needed to mould to its occupant, with clients wanting an area that can be turned into what they need it to be in that moment.
Sleep your way to the top.
Clever use of joinery with a fold-away bed by Wall Beds Australia allow for a free-flowing space and generous multiuse area. For extra comfort, The iAdapt mattress range made of 100% natural latex has been designed without compromise.
Benefits of Fitness.
We love getting physical at Arkular and understand the benefits of contently moving your body no matter your age. With a bed that folds away to become a workout and yoga studio, and for that extra sweat, add the beautiful, functional fitness equipment from Bala that will change the way you move from within this beautiful design. It’s up to you. Overall, a space that evolves depending on your needs.
16 Benefits of Yoga That Are Supported by Science.
While modern media and advertising may have us think that yoga is all about physical poses, the entirety of yoga includes a wide range of contemplative and self-disciplinary practices. Such as meditation, chanting, mantra, prayer, breath work, ritual, and even selfless action.
The word “yoga” comes from the root word “yuj,” which means “to yoke” or “to bind.” The word itself has numerous meanings, from astrological conjunction to matrimony, with the underlying theme being connection.
Yoga asana is the physical practice and postures of yoga.
Source: Healthline.com
Love your home, body and mind.
The scientific research into yoga’s benefits is still somewhat preliminary. Still, much of the evidence so far supports what practitioners seem to have known for millennia: Yoga is incredibly beneficial to our overall well-being.
1. Yoga improves flexibility
2. Yoga helps with stress relief
3. Yoga improves mental health
4. Yoga may reduce inflammation
5. Yoga will likely increase your strength
6. Yoga may reduce anxiety
7. Yoga may improve quality of life
8. Yoga may boost immunity
9. Yoga can improve balance
10. Yoga may improve cardiovascular functioning
11. Yoga may help improve sleep
12. Yoga may improve self-esteem
13. Yoga may improve bone health
14. Yoga can promote better posture and body awareness
15. Yoga can improve brain functioning
16. Yoga can help with burnout
Source: Healthline.com Read more here.
The Architectural language.
The Agricultural Lakehouse exterior is reminiscent of its bush surroundings. The house’s exterior includes a combination of sustainably sourced natural timbers and Colorbond Nailstrip.
These materials are not only aesthetically pleasing but hardy, bushfire compliant, and extremely low maintenance, making them the ideal choice for the rural/coastal environment. As a result, you can spend more time working on yourself and doing the things you love and less time on the things you don’t.
Image: The Agricultural Lakehouse
