Siding

The house will be clad in CorTen steel.

 The first panels are being installed.

The CorTen requires a well detailed drip edge.

CorTen is intended to weather and develop a layer of rust. The patina acts as a protective layer for the the steel. The image above is a material sample left on site to show how the finish will look.  

Windows

Windows are being shop-fabricated.

Taking Shape

The sheathing and roof decking is going up and the house is taking shape!

Excavation

The excavation is complete! You can see very clearly in these images the three wings overlooking the lake with a flat garden on the opposite side.

Since one of the Owners is a gardener it was important to save as many trees as possible which can be noticed in these aerial photos. We even made a few design changes once the excavation began and noticed areas where more trees can be saved. For example, the turnaround area changed shape and size to comply with this request.