There was once a house on the large property above Otnabog Lake in Queenstown, eastern Canada. Now this beautiful place is getting its house back. Therefore, the new house should look as if it had always stood here. A wooden house, of course, and naturally with a covered porch, as found on the east coast of North America from New England to New Brunswick.
At its core, the typical house consists of a two-story building with a pitched roof. Built as a timber frame construction, it stands on a wooden platform on strip foundations, so that the melt water can flow off in the spring. Inside, it is divided into three parts with a central stair hall flanked by the kitchen and living room on the ground floor.
Its characteristic contour is given to the house by the surrounding porch, which is covered by a flat pent roof. Both are interrupted on the lakeside of the house. The traditional model combines with the contemporary desire for a large, open terrace.
Sliding windows and narrow French windows are found in the living and dining area. In contrast, the stair hall opens in its full width and height via glass sliding doors. Also in this respect, the traditional pattern of closed spaces—which convey security—is enriched by an open, modern space.
Material Used:
1. Timber Frame Construction
