Pier House in Maryland by KUBE Architecture PC

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The Pier House is perched on a hillside overlooking the Potomac River in southern Maryland. The 130 foot long house is conceived as a pier with seamless transitions between interior and exterior living areas. Elongated decks and walkways offer a variety of panoramic and framed views of the water and landscape beyond. From the street side the house presents itself as a solid volume in contrast to the transparent double height living space facing the river. The recessed lower level and the exposed steel frames over the deck, allow the house to appear to float over the landscape.

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• Architects: KUBE Architecture PC
• Project: Pier House
• Location: Maryland, USA
• Software used: ArchiCAD, SketchUp, Podium
• Developer/Client: AMSB International, Inc.

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A continuous path alongside the house bridges an outdoor swimming pool with a pier on the river below, acting as a transition from one body of water to another. Additional elements such as a green roof and an interior garden courtyard connect the house to its surroundings.

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Image Courtesy © KUBE architecture PC

Tags: Maryland, USA

Categories: ArchiCAD, House, Podium, Residential, SketchUp

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