A Finely Crafted Ski Lodge at Lake Crackenback

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design

After a long, demanding day on the slopes, you want a warm, welcoming retreat to shelter in. Lance Workshop Architecture and Design have designed a sculptural ski lodge complete with Japanese-style baths to sooth those aching muscles…

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

"Creating a big ‘wow factor’ was one of the main criteria, and we like to think we achieved that. -- Lance Workshop Architecture and Design

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

We approached this house as if it were a sculpted object. It had to be a beautiful object that would look good from all angles if it were sitting on your desk." -- Lance Workshop Architecture and Design

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

"The building had to be thoroughly engineered for the high winds and extreme temperatures experienced at the site." -- Lance Workshop Architecture and Design

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

Materials

High quality materials such as steel, granite, polished concrete, timber and copper give the ski lodge a polished, natural feeling. It nestles comfortably into the slope with a stone plinth grounding the building, while a parabolic roof floats above a sculpted timber form.

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

Hydronic Heating

The floors are polished concrete with in-slab hydronic heating. While concrete doesn't seem like a good choice for such a cold climate, when it's combined with in slab heating, it provides a thermally efficient heat source. This type of radiant heat is the most physiologically comfortable type of heating -- far superior to ducted heating, for example which dries the skin and creates large temperature differences throughout the house.

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

Flexible Planning

The house has two bedrooms and a loft upstairs. Downstairs is a self-contained one-bedroom apartment. This creates maximum flexibility for combinations of skiers.

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

A Touch of Luxury

Both apartments have a cast concrete Japanese style hot tub. For soaking ski-weary limbs. A sculptural custom shower system has been specifically designed for the apartment.

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)
Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge by Lance Workshop Architecture and Design (via Lunchbox Architect)

Lake Crackenback Ski Lodge

This stylish ski lodge is a good example of architecture which is sculptural, yet practical. High quality materials and touches of luxury are balanced against flexible and efficient planning. Whether you're heading for a weekend in the snow, or settling in for the longer term, the planning and design of this ski lodge will respond well.

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