Designed by Lake Flato Architects, the Lake Tahoe Residence is located in Lake Tahoe, NV. Lake Tahoe is a large freshwater lake in the Sierra Nevada of the United States. Lake Tahoe is a major tourist attraction in both Nevada and California. It is home to a number of ski resorts, summer outdoor recreation, and tourist attractions. Snow and skiing are a significant part of the area’s economy and reputation. Mountain and lake scenery are attractions throughout the year. The Nevada side also includes large casinos. Highways provide year-round access from Reno, Carson City, and Sacramento.
The region’s historic mines, with their simple shed forms on the sloping land, were the inspiration for this house. Use of exposed concrete, weathered wood and rusted steel, create a palette of low maintenance materials. The crisp exterior materials give way to warm, natural woods inside. The concept of “camp” became the design theme for this active family home, which can accommodate 24 overnight guests. The glass living/dining room, with its balcony for theatre productions, collects abundant winter sun and cool summer breezes. Intimate, low reading rooms and ship-like bunks offset the soaring spaces.
