Chicken Point Cabin, the Architecture of Olson Kundig Architects
In the definition of my project, I think I brought enough evidence. You are an architect with a recognized expertise but to help you make plans for my new loft, I found this project built in northern Idaho in America in 2002.
The project was designed and implemented by the firm Olson Kundig Architects and the development of space is quite spectacular. The idea sounds like one of those shelters that can be seen in the forest to observe the animals. Here we see the lake in front. A large window lets light in this cube built with fairly simple materials.
Manufactured concrete blocks, plywood, wood, concrete and steel, a mixture quite common here in construction, but this time it has given life to the sketches made by the architectural firm Olson Kundig. I would like to get into my loft, the same spirit of freedom that inspires this project. Nature has all the power. The forest dominates the environment and the large window that opens and closes simply appeals to me due to its originality and ease of use.
The idea of the cube can be found on the walls with concrete blocks. The work of the rectangle and the square is perfect harmony and seems to invade the loft. By observing and having had the chance to visit the loft, I noticed that the room on the first floor provided a unique use of the space. The walls are inlaid with openings which are closed by sliding panels of wood. They are closed, they are opened and it is a duplex printing available to us. The bed is placed facing the lake where I could admire this sublime landscape. The light was perfect and the sunsets cannot be more dramatic, I think you can imagine.
And in this simplicity, I was surprised by the use of wood for the interior. I had this feeling of being at the heart of the forest, however, the luxury of this cabin and the warmth of this material came to protect me. The steel on the other hand reminded me of the industrial era that I love so much. I know you like to use the materials according to the region where the house is built, but as you know Idaho is not known for its industrial activity and I would like my loft to fit into the same state of mind. The lines are simple and furniture are as refined as the loft.
Generally, the male side appeals to me. The central chimney appears to be ideal for our winters which are strong. I can imagine the dishes and the preparation sounds escaping from this great kitchen where the metal girders will partner with other pots and cutlery. The architect in charge of the project explained to me that he had let nature design the outside the house. Thus, he said, time will slip walls and the substrates colored by the climatic conditions will allow the habitat to blend into the landscape. The early years will give this aspect of "unfinished." I know that here, surely critics will be made, but as you know, in architecture, one can hardly say that something is beautiful or ugly, so I let the critics fall on the project you are currently developing and that might look like the sublime Chicken Point Cabin designed by the firm Olson Kundig Architects.
The project was designed and implemented by the firm Olson Kundig Architects and the development of space is quite spectacular. The idea sounds like one of those shelters that can be seen in the forest to observe the animals. Here we see the lake in front. A large window lets light in this cube built with fairly simple materials.
Manufactured concrete blocks, plywood, wood, concrete and steel, a mixture quite common here in construction, but this time it has given life to the sketches made by the architectural firm Olson Kundig. I would like to get into my loft, the same spirit of freedom that inspires this project. Nature has all the power. The forest dominates the environment and the large window that opens and closes simply appeals to me due to its originality and ease of use.
The idea of the cube can be found on the walls with concrete blocks. The work of the rectangle and the square is perfect harmony and seems to invade the loft. By observing and having had the chance to visit the loft, I noticed that the room on the first floor provided a unique use of the space. The walls are inlaid with openings which are closed by sliding panels of wood. They are closed, they are opened and it is a duplex printing available to us. The bed is placed facing the lake where I could admire this sublime landscape. The light was perfect and the sunsets cannot be more dramatic, I think you can imagine.
And in this simplicity, I was surprised by the use of wood for the interior. I had this feeling of being at the heart of the forest, however, the luxury of this cabin and the warmth of this material came to protect me. The steel on the other hand reminded me of the industrial era that I love so much. I know you like to use the materials according to the region where the house is built, but as you know Idaho is not known for its industrial activity and I would like my loft to fit into the same state of mind. The lines are simple and furniture are as refined as the loft.
Generally, the male side appeals to me. The central chimney appears to be ideal for our winters which are strong. I can imagine the dishes and the preparation sounds escaping from this great kitchen where the metal girders will partner with other pots and cutlery. The architect in charge of the project explained to me that he had let nature design the outside the house. Thus, he said, time will slip walls and the substrates colored by the climatic conditions will allow the habitat to blend into the landscape. The early years will give this aspect of "unfinished." I know that here, surely critics will be made, but as you know, in architecture, one can hardly say that something is beautiful or ugly, so I let the critics fall on the project you are currently developing and that might look like the sublime Chicken Point Cabin designed by the firm Olson Kundig Architects.
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Posted: 21 September 2011 by Vincent Guillaume
