HEALING SPACE - LAKE HOUSE
LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA
Living in urban environments, specifically in larger cities, is associated with higher rates of mental health problems than in rural areas. City dwellers are faced with higher rates of crime, pollution, social isolation, and increased stimulus levels from density, crowding, noise, smells, sights, disarray and a higher intensity of environmental stressors.
So what is the cure? Nature.
The concept of this healing space is inspired by the vision of a bird soaring free, with this motion of upward movement translated into the architecture of the building. The peaks of the roof point upwards to evoke the feeling of energy, freedom, liberation, and a higher perspective.
The healing space sits over a lake and has been designed to capture the vistas and breezes to provide a calming and inspiring atmosphere, helping to heal their weary minds.
The use of natural materials, such as timbers, stone, and polished concrete set off by white ceramic create of a sense of well-being and harmony, a homage to the organic materials humans have coexisted with for centuries, recreating the grounding energy which subconsciously connects humans back to the notion of home creating a sense of familiarity and comfort becoming a catalyst for healing.
Large windows, bi-fold doors, and extensive openings proliferate throughout the building to capture the views. These vistas create positive space which has been offset by simple, minimalist interiors to avoid an overstimulating experience. This is further enhanced by the play of shadows and penetration of sunlight into the spaces helping guests to unwind and absorb the healing energy of the sun.
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Project
Healing Space, Lake House
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Job Type
Concept
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Year
2017
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Location
Lake Tahoe, California
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Software
AutoCAD
SketchUp
Enscape
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Lightroom
Adobe InDesign
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SITE LOCATION
LAKE TAHOE, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES
Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States. Its altitude is 1,897 and straddles the state line between California and Nevada. Lake Tahoe is the largest alpine lake in North America and has a surface area of 150.7 and a depth of 501 m, making it the second deepest in the United States.
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Lake Tahoe has a dry-summer continental climate featuring warm, dry summers and chilly winters with regular snowfall.
Map images via Google Earth
MATERIALITY
INSPIRED BY THE AUSTRALIAN LANDSCAPE
Statuario Venato Marble
Sand Dune
3D Tiles
Rough finished sand plaster
Polished Concrete
Slabs Instinto Taupe
Eucalyptus Balckbutt
Supplied by:
Euro Marble
Supplied by:
Skheme
Supplied by:
James Hardie
Supplied by:
JMC Stone & Polish
Supplied by:
Apavisa
Supplied by:
Britton Timbers
CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
BUILDING ARCHITECTURE & INTERIOR DESIGN
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CONCEPT DEVELOPMENT
SKETCHES & COLLAGE
Initial concept sketch
FLOOR PLAN
HEALING SPACE
Ground Floor
Level 1
ELEVATIONS
HEALING SPACE
Elevation 1
Elevation 2
Elevation 3
