Location
New Hampshire lake
Awards
AIA/NH Excellence in Design Award Honor Award
Description
Informal summer camp compound
Site
Private island in a New England lake
Design
The family camp consists of three buildings: The main cabin contains the living spaces; the second is the sleeping cabin; and smallest of the trio is for guests. The angular geometry of the roofs and placement of the buildings creates a dynamic ensemble and soaring interiors.
"Lively, striking branch/origami interior framing; intimate environmental placement; wow chimney! The plan exhibits a kinetic energy, which suggests that the two buildings are ‘escaping’ from the orthogonal constraints of the deck..."
- Excerpt from AIA New Hampshire 2011 Excellence in Design Awards