Accessed on foot through rows of mature pines, Bohan Kemp is elevated on pilotis to minimize its visual and environmental impact on the site.
Inspired by local Michiana pole barns, the economical design features glue-laminated Douglas fir bents, braces, and decking supported by galvanized steel stirrups, keeping it above runoff and snow.
Protected under deep eaves of corrugated steel, expansive glass windows and generous decks maximize connections to the forest and meadow landscapes.
Elevated lofts above two small concrete service cores overlook the central communal space sheltered beneath an expansive boat-like ceiling wrapped with the rich, tactile warmth of Douglas Fir.
Featuring floor-to-ceiling glass walls and transom windows, the retreat home seamlessly connects inhabitants with the surrounding forest and meadow landscapes.
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General Contractor: Mead Construction
Photography: William Kildow (1997 photos), Steve Hall – Hall + Merrick Photographers