Taylored Architecture was asked to design a highly contemporary "steel and glass" house on a private island in the Thousand Islands. The design took shape from a structural grid of steel columns that support a steel roof framing system. The steel columns are expressed on the exterior of the building allowing all of the exterior walls to be non-load bearing.
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This allowed for Marvin floor-to-ceiling Modern sliding doors and windows. The White Oak interior flooring was used as the interior ceiling material and was carried out onto the exterior ceilings/soffit diffusing the separation from the interior to the exterior of the building.
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A double-cantilevering 30 foot cantilevering roof creates a dynamic experience from the grounds and deck. A Corten steel fascia punctuates the structural expression of the design. The house was designed to elegantly hover over the natural landscape of the island.
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This island is off the grid and utilizes a self-adjusting solar array for all electrical needs.
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The structural design was performed by Jensen BRV Engineering. Mechanical engineering was performed by Jade Stone Engineering. Solar Consulting was performed by Proven Energy Systems. Photography by Revette Studio.
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