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Champlain Modern
A contemporary lakeside residence with two angular wings surrounding a central courtyard, large hip roofs with 8-foot eaves, 26-foot cantilevered overhangs framing views of Lake Champlain, thoughtfully crafted with natural materials: western red cedar, corten cladding, corral board, board-formed concrete.
Nestled on a wooded peninsula overlooking Lake Champlain, Champlain Modern is a residence that harmonizes with its natural surroundings through the use of natural materials and considered craft.
The home’s massing is defined by two angular wings, enclosing a central courtyard and connected by an entry corridor, ensuring privacy and an uninterrupted connection to the outdoors. Western red cedar, corten steel, corral board, and board-formed concrete age well with time and set the home in its wooded context.
The two wings of the house are crowned by large hip roofs with 8-foot eaves, framing views of the lake and surrounding woods. The cantilevered overhangs extend 26 feet, creating a sense of weightlessness while providing protection from the elements.
Architect | Birdseye |
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Builder | Birdseye |
Woodwork | Birdseye |
Metalwork | Birdseye |
Sitework | Birdseye |
Landscape | Wagner Hodgson |
Photography | Jim Westphalen |
Completed | 2012 |