Wednesday, September 05, 2012

Architecture Wednesday: What Is It?


Architect Robert Harvey Oshatz created this Chenequa, Wisconsin residence specifically for the site and the surrounding environment. 
The house wraps around the face of a hill and pivots around established trees. It carries stone, stained concrete and wood seamlessly through the expansive glazing to connect the interior and exterior spaces.
The internal spaces extend out from a central atrium which is anchored by a circular stone core. A spiraling roof sweeps over the entry and lifts over the upper floor before disappearing from view. From the upper floor a door opens outward onto the stepping roofs which are planted and landscaped; providing spectacular views towards the lake.
It's pretty, i guess. But on the outside I keep getting a little Flintstone, mixed with a little Lost In Space spaceship, mixed with some fast food restaurant, and topped off by a Dairy Queen looking ice cream swirl.
But the views? And the interior space?
Yeah, I could forgive some of the wack-a-doo.

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4 comments:

  1. Theres a place called Chenequa?

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  2. I love this one.

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  3. Anonymous8:23 PM

    I adore this place! When can we move in?

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  4. Anonymous9:36 AM

    I love this house.

    Hey how about a feature on that house Romney torn down bc it was too small and is now building a huge mansion in it's place?

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