Poinsette Lake Cabin

The project challenges included a narrow lot on a lake front. There was already a small cabin on the lot that was slated to be demolished The owner had five adult children and a growing brood of grandchildren. He wished to be able to have them all up at this vacation spot at the same time. This meant that six bedrooms and maximizing the building envelope as allowed by the building code. It also created a tall narrow residence The design mass fenestration, walls, siding and finished were carefully articulated to break up the slab sided nature of the residencies and bring the scale down.

Elevation facing the lake. Rec room at top level with walk out semi-covered patio.

Use of materials, variations in roof and frame-outs to break up the mass.

Street side elevation. Dressed up a just a bit.

The design was developed in AutoDesk REVIT. As one develops a ‘real’ model of the project on the computer, the client has a full immersive experience in 3D, including a virtual walkthrough.

Perspective from lake. Great room with plenty of glazing at main floor opening onto patio. Master Bedroom at 2nd floor facing lake with balcony. Rec. Room at top level opening onto semi-covered deck with fabulous views out to lake.

Doll House like cut away through cabin.

Main level: Generous great room. The client did not want a traditional dining table but an island style counter for socializing and informal dining and snacking on the go. As the intent was ti also rent the cabin out 'airbnb" style so provisions were were made in this light. Lockers and additional closet space to secure personnel items. Note the provision of a fish cleaning station.

Second Floor: Master Bedroom with balcony. Note open area intended as a play area for the client's growing brood of grandkids.

Third Floor: Rec room opening onto a very generous upper deck with plenty of room for the entire family plus a few friends.

The design was developed in AutoDesk REVIT. As one develops a ‘real’ model of the project on the computer, the client has a full immersive experience in 3D, including a virtual walkthrough.

To experience this project in 3D click this link: Lake Poinsett Cabin 3D

To experience this project in 3D click this link: Lake Poinsett Cabin 3D