THE PANORAMA

LARGE, CONTINUOUS WINDOW PANELS PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW.

A boathouse designed to host rowing competitions and aims to connect the rowing community along Cayuga Inlet.

Location: Fall Creak, Ithaca, New York, USA.

Year: Spring 2021

Situated on the cliff next to Fall Creek, the Panorama House for two tackles the difficult edge condition while providing occupants with a comfortable living environment, such as having adequate sunlight, open areas, and an unobstructed, panoramic view that runs across the house. The zigzag path leads down to entrance allows the occupant to look at the breath taking view. Indoor features like double walls and irregular rooms create unique moments and help extend the interior space.

DOUBLE WALLS RUN ACROSS THE FLOOR PLAN, PROVIDING HIDDEN CREVICES FOR STORAGE, UTILITIES,...

THE PANORAMA IS A HOUSE FOR 2 ARTISTS. SITTING ON THE CLIFF SIDE, A DIFFICULT SITE ON ITS OWN, THE HOUSE AIMS TO HIGHLIGHT THE INCREDIBLE VIEW OF THE CLIFF AS WELL AS RESOLVE THE PROBLEM OF ADEQUATE LIGHTING FOR ROOMS DUG INTO THE CLIFF’S SIDE..

THE SECTION SHOWS A SERIES OF DOUBLE DOORS THAT ARE IN BETWEEN EACH PRIMARY SPACE.

COURTYARDS ON THE ROOF TO PROVIDE OUTDOOR SPACE

MAIN ENTRANCE

COURTYARD DUG INTO HILLSIDE TO PROVIDE NATURAL LIGHTING BALCONY LEADS TO MAIN PATH

PRIVATE AREAS ARE LOCATED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE HOUSE, AND SHARED SPACE TOWARDS THE CENTER. THIS ENSURES OCCUPANTS’ PRIVACY.

ROOMS DUG INTO THE HILL SIDE STILL HAVE WINDOWS OVERLOOKING THE COURTYARD UTILITY ROOMS LOCATED BETWEEN DOUBLE WALLS

ENTRANCE TO BEDROOM 1 FROM MAIN PATH STAIRCASE

DUG OUT COURTYARD

DOUBLE WALLS FRAME THE VIEW THROUGH THE HOUSE WINDOWS ROTATED IN DIFFERENT DIRECTION IN ORDER TO ENHANCE THE PANORAMIC VIEW

LARGE GLASS WINDOWS PROVIDE UNOBSTRUCTED VIEW OF THE CLIFF