Pisgah Mountain Museum

Proposal

Connecting to the surrounding context the

observatory serves as a place to view and

study local wildlife and surrounding landscape.

AREA: 6,000 SF

4 Corners Cabin Dwelling

Concept Study

Cedar "Timber", Concrete

Study

The program revolves around a central open garden space, the functions of the home are split into 4 equal quadrants each defining a use for the occupant.

All components spill into a light filled open gathering space, a "Hearth" at the middle.

The roof is fully occupiable for 360 views

to the surrounding mountain ranges.

The Cruciform circulation space will allow for natural cross ventilation and passive air flow between the 4 solid volumes.

1.Live

2.Work

3.Sleep

4.Eat

Doorway

Birdseye View

Approach

Plan Diagram

Plans

Elevation

Courtyard

Carolina Ridgeline

A "Dwelling" for the Elders

A 12 Square Grid layout using two 20' container pods with locally sourced cedar and heavy timber framing. Open central breezeway for natural ventilation and

passive comfort. A double roof system

will be used as well as PV panel and

water actuation for this small scale build.

Historic treatment of torched cedar to

provide for the exterior cladding.