It’s official. July 2012 was the hottest July ever in Toronto since records have been maintained. The hottest and the driest. Oddly, it was also the wettest – on the few occasions it did rain, the thunderstorms were intense. For those without air conditioning, living in a wave might have been a recurring thought.
The design team references canoe and ship hulls as their inspiration. I prefer to think of being cradled in the safety of a giant, suspended wave.
Someone in Florida had the same thought, except they amended it to account for the floods that hit the coast.
Though sandwiched by surf on both sides, the home is surrounded by forest. Stunning!
Situated on Casey Key, a thin barrier island, Totems Inc designed the vacation / guest house with a sweeping arc that resembles a wave. The living quarters are one storey up and steel pilings sink deep into the ground to provide support in case of flooding.
The crest of the wave seems to envelop the space and add to the open, yet cosy feeling.
The interior is simple – a single bedroom, bathroom, living area, and kitchen. Glue-laminated pine beams bring warmth to the uncluttered spaces that open to magnificent scenery.
From a distance, the home is rather discreet – visible, but not garish. I’d be more than happy to be a guest there.
Tagged: Architecture, Interior Design, mecc interiors, Totems Inc., Wave House
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