Shelving Rock Residence
New York
Set on a bluff in a dense forest overlooking Lake George, this long slender vacation and weekend house will eventually serve as a full time residence. One face that is substantially solid greets visitors as they approach from the northeast along a winding lane through the trees. The other extended face is primarily glazed and affords long views toward the southwest of the lake and distant mountains.
The sheltered, glazed entrance on the northeast face is marked by a tall stone chimney. The plan is layered in a linear fashion with the stair at its center detailed to be visually transparent. The Douglas fir framing at one side is open and the kitchen's appliance wall fits under the stair following its stepped profile. From the entry one is drawn into the house by the extraordinary Adirondack view through the stair.
All living and sleeping spaces are organized on both levels along the glazed face of the house overlooking the lake. The living, dining and kitchen spaces open to each other along this face. Their relationship is heightened by a red stained tongue of plywood panels that extends their full length. To the northeast, a recessed fireplace seating area is a counterpoint to the expansive view. To the west the master bedroom opens to a deck and a down slope view through the forest to a lake cove. Accessed by the open linear stair, the upper level accommodates two bedrooms and a recreation lounge.
The sheltered, glazed entrance on the northeast face is marked by a tall stone chimney. The plan is layered in a linear fashion with the stair at its center detailed to be visually transparent. The Douglas fir framing at one side is open and the kitchen's appliance wall fits under the stair following its stepped profile. From the entry one is drawn into the house by the extraordinary Adirondack view through the stair.
All living and sleeping spaces are organized on both levels along the glazed face of the house overlooking the lake. The living, dining and kitchen spaces open to each other along this face. Their relationship is heightened by a red stained tongue of plywood panels that extends their full length. To the northeast, a recessed fireplace seating area is a counterpoint to the expansive view. To the west the master bedroom opens to a deck and a down slope view through the forest to a lake cove. Accessed by the open linear stair, the upper level accommodates two bedrooms and a recreation lounge.
Awards
2006
Citation of Merit for Design
AIA Pennsylvania
AIA Pennsylvania
2005
Merit Award
AIA New York State
AIA New York State
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