PHOTOS: DOUBLESPACE PHOTOGRAPHY
SKY HOUSE
Negotiating the steep topography of a lake-side site, this holiday
house consists of two volumes stacked on one another. The lower
volume nestles into the landscape so that it is barely visible as
one first approaches the house. The upper volume rests on the
lower one and on a concrete pier to form both a bridge and a
cantilever. This massing strategy allows for increased access and
permeability of the site and emphasizes the charged relationship
between the building and the ground.
The upper volume contains living spaces and opens up towards
the lake while the lower volume is more enclosed and houses
bedrooms. Responding to the need for accessibility for guests
with disabilities, as well as thinking of the clients’ ability to use
the building far into the future, a study/bedroom and accessible
bathroom are provided on the main level. The roof of the lower
bar becomes a terrace allowing elevated views and a direct
connection to the living spaces.