LOCAL PROJECT
The first brick pavilion is the outbuildings and office south of the main house ( on the left in the picture ).
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Choosing to build the first floor entirely with timber allowed for a lighter , more ephemeral design . The first floor , containing all the bedrooms , is a warm comfortable space but well insulated to minimise heat loss in winter and heat gain in summer .
The view to the lake is framed with decks and a natural pool .
Exterior timber walls require special attention to prevent rot , water ingress or warping of the timber . The exterior Finish larch is robust and weather resistant while turning a silvery grey over time – however to ensure it remained dry the whole external skin is separated from the interior by ventilated air gap . The airgap accompanied by a vapor barrier on an inner OSB wall and a sharp drip on the soffit edges ensures the timber structure remained as dry as possible .
The house blends in with the natural environment and complements the natural features of the site .
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