Article source: The Galante Architecture Studio

The program of this project is set on a lake front site with requirements for a light, transparent building in an inhospitable winter climate. Opening the house to the lake was of prime consideration to the client, as this was seen as the “front of house.” The entry sequence was understood as “back of house”. Inside becomes a surrogate outside. inherent in a lake front site is a notion that public and private do not follow traditional rules.

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• Architects: The Galante Architecture Studio
• Project: Squam Lake Vacation House
• Location: Center Harbor, New Hampshire
• Size: 2,200 ft2
• Cost: $600k
• Materials: Wood ▫ Stone ▫ Copper ▫ Glass

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