Architect John Salyer helped the Halberts build this house. Locals, including Salyer, are very zealous about protecting the area’s natural integrity, so Chuck and Pamela wanted to create a structure that would blend in with the landscape.
The couple realized that many of the people living there would prefer not to have a house at all, so they commissioned Salyer to design it with as little prominence as possible. First of all, they agreed to furnish a slightly sloping green roof, which they later planted with four kinds of sedum. It must be said that this component of the design is very expensive.
The author of the project wanted to ensure maximum privacy of the bungalow, so he chose a parking lot 60 meters away from it. So Halbert’s guests have to walk the pebble path through the woods.
On a moss-covered stony patio, a stone hearth for the fire is set under a round wooden plate, which is also the table top. The front door is on the left, in the shade under the jib of the roof.
Just behind the front door is the kitchen, equipped with a full-size refrigerator, stove and microwave. No dishwasher only. All cabinets are made of grained fir wood with a vertical pattern.
Technically, there are only two rooms inside the bungalow itself: a bathroom on the other side of this fireplace, and a common space that combines the dining, kitchen, living and sleeping areas. The closet at the foot of the bed hides the TV screen.
A narrow handrail bridge runs the length of the perimeter of the bungalow. For the most part, it was built so that the owners could wash the glass doors and windows from outside.
This is a computer-generated aerial view, as they say. It gives a detailed view of the ten-sided structure of the object and the layout of the rafters, reminiscent of a maple leaf.
The aesthetics of this idyllic retreat are as multifaceted as its architecture. At the same time, the bungalow blends seamlessly into the unique coastal landscape, making it a model of ecological design.
This sounds like a beautiful location for a retreat! I’m curious to know if there are any activities available around Lake Pande Oreille? Are there hiking trails, water sports, or any options for relaxation in the area?