Camera House: Unique Architectural Gem Amidst Lush Canadian Forests
Discover the enchanting Camera House, a rural retreat nestled in the picturesque Pemberton Valley of Canada. Redesigned in 2022 by Leckie Studio Architecture + Design, this captivating property seamlessly connects its inhabitants with the breathtaking surroundings, offering a truly immersive experience.
About Camera House
A Lens for Living: Introducing the Camera House
The Camera House serves as a lens that focuses on the site’s experience, enhancing perception by capturing light and fostering a deep connection between its inhabitants and their surroundings.
Nestled in Nature: Location and Design
A young family envisioned this rural retreat, situated on a five-acre (2.02 hectares) forested site in the Pemberton Valley, nestled between the Lillooet and Garibaldi mountain ranges. Collaborating closely with the architects, the family chose a sloping, south-facing site and developed a program to maximize their time at the house during the summer. The program features two bedrooms, a flex room, a swimming pool, an outdoor dining area, and a detached workshop. A secondary central space accommodates circulation, utilities, and storage. Minimizing site disturbance was a priority, so the house’s ground plane follows the natural landscape, positioning private spaces on the densely forested upper slope and public spaces parallel below. Framing Perspectives: An Optical Journey
The house, envisioned as an optical camera, presents three distinct fields of vision...
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