It was designed by Johnston Architects.
Basecamp by Johnston Architects:
“Basecamp exudes the playfulness and optimism of a young family.
There is a palpable sense of adventure. The concept that guided the
project refers to pausing at a base camp before ascending a mountain.
This retreat was conceived as a place to recharge between milestones in
life. The spatial organization allows one to reorient and reconnect with
nature between activities. Basecamp provides distinct zones while
blurring boundaries.
The project accommodates the active lifestyle of a family of
seven. The interior palette consists of durable natural materials and
exposed structure. The retreat sleeps 18+ people to include friends,
extended family, and colleagues. It provides a setting where the couple
can balance work and play by hosting clients from around the world for
their global consulting firm. People who would normally meet in
corporate board rooms can build consensus in an inspiring setting.
The starting point for the concept was to create a camp with
separate cabins for each purpose including live, sleep, and play. In the
process of programming and site planning it became apparent that it
would be more effective to consolidate the cabins into three distinct
yet connected zones. Autonomy and acoustic control is maintained. The
circulation spaces are an opportunity to reorient to the Cle Elum Lake
context while transitioning between activities. Within the living block,
spaces are arranged along a view axis and step down from the kitchen to
hearth to outdoor fire and the water beyond. This enables a visual
journey between spaces and creates a comfortable, compelling sense of
prospect and refuge.
Although the functions are separated into three distinct blocks
there is a blurring of boundaries between indoor/outdoor spaces through
the use of gabion walls on the interior and window walls. The
distinction between work and play is blurred. The kitchen island is
reinvented as dining table and the dining room is often repurposed as
conference room. Sustainable strategies include low tech elements such
as solar hot water collectors contrasted with high tech home automation
systems that allow the owner to control temperature and lighting with
iOS devices.
Basecamp achieves efficiency through a consolidation of work and
play and an appropriate use of technology. It celebrates the journey of
a family with five energetic boys and provides the backdrop for pause
or milestones. It is a place to recharge before setting out for the
summit and upon return.”
Photos courtesy of Johnston Architects
Source : homedsgn.com
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