project detail
Pine Haven
An industrial-modern mountain home built around exposed structure and forest views.
LOCATION
Asheville, North Carolina
BUILT YEAR
2022
Propety area
3500 SQFT
Category
Interior design
Project Overview
Project Name: Pine Haven
Client Background: A couple relocating to Asheville wanted a home that stood apart from typical rustic cabins.
Objective: Design a structurally expressive home sensitive to its wooded mountain site.
Scope
- Design a tall structure with exposed steel and concrete columns
- Create a stepped, asymmetrical massing
- Minimize landscaping to preserve the natural forest floor
Key Details
- Location: Asheville, North Carolina
- Total Built-Up Area: 3,500 sq. ft.
- Number of Floors: 3
- Special Features: Exposed columns, stepped massing, large glass volumes
- Completed: 2022
Design Approach and Execution
Concept and Vision
- Design Philosophy: Structure as the primary design feature.
- Key Features: Exposed columns, stepped massing, forest-framing glazing.
- Inspirations: Industrial-modern mountain architecture.
Execution
Phase 1: Structural Analysis
- Studied the sloped, wooded site for structural placement
- Assessed load requirements for the exposed column system
Phase 2: Architectural Design
- Developed stepped massing for varied forest views
- Kept structural columns visibly exposed by design
Phase 3: Material Development
- Positioned glazing to frame the surrounding pines
- Balanced concrete and steel with minimal finishes
Phase 4: Construction
- Executed the exposed column system with structural engineers
- Minimized grading to preserve the forest floor
Results and Acknowledgments
Outcome
- Structural Expression: Exposed columns became the home's signature feature.
- Site Sensitivity: Minimal intervention preserved the wooded site.
- Distinct Character: Stood apart from the area's typical aesthetic.
Credits
- Lead Architect: Lintel Studio
- Structural Engineer: Blue Ridge Structural Partners
- Site Consultant: Appalachian Land Design
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