In spite of driving rain we managed to do an initial site survey yesterday, which will help us decide where to place the house. Measuring the plot using a level, tripod and survey stick, we were able to draw up the topography and try out the house in various positions, reassessing the resulting heights, orientations and aspects.
There are in fact already three structures on the plot: MacArthur’s original house (now dilapidated), a funky blue trailer he acquired at some point, and a larger refurbished trailer the studio has given him to live in until the house is completed. We have to leave enough space for the studio’s trailer to be pulled out once MacArthur’s moved into the new house – but also need to work around the original cinder block structure…. or do we? Possible demolition is on the agenda for our discussion with Mr Badanes on Saturday!
