Copper Harbor is well equipped for weather conditions in an area known for intense winds and heavy snowfall during the winter months.
The cabin's interior design is centered around a simple palette of natural materials–concrete, plywood, and glass.
All of the door and cabinet hardware, lighting, appliances, plumbing, and accessories are black to create consistent pops of depth and definition throughout the interior.
The house is well equipped for weather conditions in an area known for intense winds and heavy snowfall during the winter months.
Lead architect, Tom Lenchek, opted for simple forms and materials that direct attention outwards, towards the cabin's natural surroundings.
Lead architect, Tom Lenchek, opted for simple forms and materials that direct attention outwards, towards the cabin's natural surroundings.
Veneer plywood was used in both interior and exterior applications, providing a clean yet warm aesthetic.
A linear gasket serves as an entry to the house, a connection between the two shells, and a division between public and private spaces.
The exterior is wrapped in weathering steel that echoes the color of the soil and allows the cabin to blend into its surroundings.
The clients desired a modern, streamlined retreat to escape the city.
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Double fir rafters encase steel flitch plates, allowing for long spans of open space. Hemlock ceilings layer above, bringing warmth to the inside.
White oak cabinetry by 'Henry Built'
Kitchen by 'Henry Built'. Dark stained white oak with quartzite island top.
Concrete counters extend to the exterior.
'Betasso Overlook' is aptly named for its view of Betasso Nature Preserve, 1,100 acres of single-track trails through ponderosa pine forest, granite rock outcroppings, and summertime wildflowers.
Easy access to firewood that fuels the wood-burning stove.