Project Description
FROM THE ARCHITECTS:
Project by Ravi Handa Architect in collaboration with AAmp Studio.
Ell House was designed to be a vacation home that connects the visitor to the vast surrounding landscape. Upon approach, the building’s dark silhouette brings the immediate environment into sharp contrast. Inspired by Prince Edward County’s rural vernacular, the gable roof and L shape are also a technical response to the area’s prevailing winds. One wing shields the other, providing a peaceful indoor and outdoor living area that embodies the notion of shelter.
The common and private areas of this vacation home each have their own wing. Upon arrival, the simple layout fosters an intuitive understanding of the space, while the raw materials and subtle hues define a minimalist yet warm interior. Each opening is carefully placed to frame the landscape as it changes throughout the day.