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Chewuch River by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline

Perched atop a steep river bank, the Chewuch Cabin designed by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline offers equal amounts of shelter from and exposure to north-central Washington’s rugged beauty. A high, linear roof gestures emphatically toward the river and foothills beyond, forming a primary axis. A low, rectilinear form intersects, creating a distinctive cruciform plan that informs all design moves in this small, superbly crafted home. Photography by Eirik Johnson, Kes Efstathiou.

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Copper Harbor by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline

The Copper Harbor house designed by Prentiss + Balance + Wickline is perched on the shore of Lake Superior, nestled in a forested lot on the edge of the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Built to withstand the harshest conditions, this house is a place to shelter from snow and wind: a private refuge built to experience the natural beauties of the site. Photography by Kes Efstathiou.

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