Prentiss + Balance + Wickline designed the Tongass Ledge and it rests on top of a rocky cliff that overlooks a scene of water known as the Tongass Narrows. It is designed for a client that lives in both Alaska and Seattle. The house is made up of two volumes with an angled design and it is made to look over the Alaskan shore.
There are two framed glasses that extend from the structure and between these two volumes in a connecting space with an entryway and an outdoor deck. The outside is made up of materials including wood that slides, black metal, and concrete -- the wood continues to the interior design as well.
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Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Shore-perched Homes
- Designing homes on the side of the cliffs that provides an amazing view of the seashore, city skyline, or other breath-taking sites.
- Angled Volumes
- Introducing asymmetry in the volume design of the buildings.
- Connecting Spaces
- Designing building structures that connect separate volumes in unique ways.
Where This Applies
- Real Estate Industry
- Innovation opportunities within the real estate industry to build homes on challenging terrains such as cliffs or rugged mountains.
- Architecture Industry
- Opportunities to create unique, visually stunning buildings that offer spectacular panoramic views, such as those perched on cliffs or mountainsides.
- Construction Industry
- Opportunity to challenge the norm and build structures that are unconventional yet durable, such as those built on rugged terrains or challenging environments.
