Caribou Point Studio

Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter

CARIBOU POINT STUDIO

Peter Braithwaite Studio

ARCHITECTS
Peter Braithwaite Studio

HVAC, MEP
Equilibrium Engineering

PROJECT MANAGERS AND DESIGNERS 
Matt Gillingham, Jody Miller

DESIGNER
John Marshal

MANUFACTURERS
BML Metals , Maibec, Martin Windows

LEAD ARCHITECT
Peter Braithwaite

STRUCTURAL ENGINEER
Andrea Doncaster Engineering

PHOTOGRAPHS
Ema Peter

AREA
3600 ft²

YEAR
2020

LOCATION
Pictou, Canada

CATEGORY
HOUSES, OFFICES INTERIORS

Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter

Text description provided by architect.

Caribou Point Studio is a residence designed for two artists in the rural community of Pictou County, Nova Scotia. The elongated linear form stretches through the natural terrain to dedicate a continuous natural view.

Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter

A custom studio designed for each artist is located at either end of the dwelling. With their separate sectors of the house, they come together for living and dwelling spaces in the middle.

The continuous form provides a unified space that benefits from vaulted ceilings, and a central hallway that runs the length of the building.

Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter

The building is penetrated by a breezeway which gives outdoor space sheltered from the extreme elements.

The building is designed to sit proudly in the rustic landscape with natural materials, resistant to the harsh Atlantic climate.

Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter

The modesty of the 20-foot wide building with exposed concrete floors and custom natural wood millwork carries the natural landscape and beauty throughout the house.


Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter


Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter
Caribou Point Studio
© Ema Peter


Caribou Point Studio
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