AWARD OF MERIT Architect Susan Desko, AIA LAKE CREEK CANYON RESIDENCE Lot size: 0.76 acres Building size: 6,000 sq. ft. Location: Ketchum, ID SITE CHARACTERISTICS The seasonal creek “Lake Creek” runs through the site with riparian setbacks. The 200-year flood line defines the building footprint, however, the building extent is cantilevered beyond — and in most cases, double-cantilevers. The “Flag Lot” driveway is accessed by a “cross access” agreement with the neighboring parcel. PROGRAM The single-family residence is distributed across two levels totaling 6,000 square feet. The upper level accommodates views with ceiling heights varying from 9-30ft and 9-12ft at the lower level. Both levels are connected with doubleheight spaces, mezzanines and overlooks that connect to outdoor living spaces. Room uses and activities are defined by seasons, time of day and, in most cases, by weather conditions instead of predetermined functions. DESIGN INSPIRATION Inspired by direct observation of wildlife emerging and retreating from adjacent groves of aspen, the glazing system was designed to appear invisible. The entire glazing assembly is attached to the exterior face of the paired structural micro-lam posts to not only camouflage the glazing system, but to further mimic the grove of trees. To be clear, pun intended, no mullions are visible from within the interior; all glazing caps are below the floor line or behind the wood posts and headers. In most cases, the glulam roof beams and overhangs project past the glass enclosure to extend shelter beyond the physical enclosure. At one location, the roof beams are captured inside the glass. STRUCTURAL Clear span was necessary to maintain uninterrupted sightlines and spatial connection with the landscape beyond the enclosure. The columns/posts were doubled up in order to reinforce the sense of enclosure and develop a rhythm to the façade. STONE VENEER The raw material came as large crosssection cleaved material with a uniform patinated surface from desert exposure. The stone was further fabricated on-site to create more texture, varied surface color and thinner profile for veneer use. b DESIGN TEAM Susan Desko, AIA — Principal-in-Charge Mike Allaire Daniel Carr Daniel Hollis Nikul Shah Caleb Spangenberger Eric Thiel CONSULTANTS Galena Engineering — Civil Sawtooth Environmental Consultants — Environmental Steve Butler Associates — Geotech Entuitive — Façade ME Engineers — MEP Desimone Engineering/Entuitive — Structural 36 IDAHO ARCHITECTURE | 2024 | aiaidaho.com
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