Lake of the Prairies Cabin

Client | David Penner Architect
Location | Lake of the Prairies, Manitoba
Year Completed | 2016

 

Salvaged steel shipping containers were employed in a daring structural strategy that cantilevers out 36’ of the overall 40’ length of container, possible due to the balanced symmetry that counteracts each wing.

Note the column-like element is actually a hold down support to minimize vibration only.

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Photography: Lindsay Reid