Mod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects

Mod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - FacadeMod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - Windows, Table, Countertop, Sink, Kitchen, BeamMod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - Bathtub, Bathroom, Shower, BeamMod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - Image 5 of 18Mod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - More Images+ 13

Silver Creek Village, United States
More SpecsLess Specs
Mod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - Image 5 of 18
Courtesy of Mell Lawrence Architects

Text description provided by the architects. A simple metal volume perched high on a bluff offers targeted views of the lake below. Predominantly oriented to the south, the house's galvanized metal exterior is punctuated by storefront windows that frame vignette views to the south, east and west. Inside, a partition wall divides the elongated rectangular interior and supports the loft's structure, which appears to float above the glazed joist spaces.

Mod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - Sofa, Table, Beam
Courtesy of Mell Lawrence Architects

Thick fir decking, sitting atop steel wide flange joists, creates both a ceiling for the private area below and the floor for the loft above. Fir boards wrap three sides of the interior as a super sized wainscoting unifying the stairway, kitchenette and powder room functions.

Mod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - Bathtub, Bathroom, Shower, Beam
© Jacob Termansen

Thirteen-foot tall double doors echo the oversized wainscoting effect by further expanding the sense of scale and height in the small space. The doors open to capture the southern view, prevailing breezes, and sounds and scents of nature creating seamless indoor-outdoor connections when desired.

Mod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - Image 14 of 18
Ground Floor Plan

Although it is "on the grid,” its 14 photovoltaic panels collect enough energy to power its intermittent use. Rainwater collected from the roof provides all household water while the xeriscaped landscape requires no irrigation.

Mod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects - Image 18 of 18
Section

Project gallery

See allShow less
About this office
Cite: "Mod Cott / Mell Lawrence Architects" 13 May 2013. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/371832/mod-cott-mell-lawrence-architects> ISSN 0719-8884

You've started following your first account!

Did you know?

You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.