PROJECT  Five Gables

LOCATION Lancaster, Pennsylvania, US​

ARCHITECT Ziger|Snead Architects

CLIENT

ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN TEAM Douglas Bothner - Design Partner, Michael Westrate - Project Manager / Architect, Ty Skeiky - Design Support

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT
CONTRACTOR Benchmark Construction

ENGINEERS
1200AE




PHOTOGRAPHER Tom Holdsworth

CONSULTANTS (if applicable)

PROJECT COMPLETION DATE  7/1/2024

PROJECT SUMMARY
Nestled on the scenic edges of the Lancaster Country Club and the Conestoga River, Five Gables is a welcoming beacon for the owner and golfer alike. The 8,500-square-foot residence replaces a smaller single-story home, expanding to meet the growing needs of the family while respecting the valued qualities of the site.

A village of five gabled structures, each tailored in size and height to meet specific functional needs: public, family living, kids, primary suite, and sports. The design shifts these gables along parallel paths, orienting interior spaces towards diverse elements of the surrounding landscape while shaping cultivated outdoor spaces. The gable forms are connected by a continuous single story flat roof element clad in nickel gap ceiling panels and punctuated by large skylights that integrate the white brick volumes into a unified composition.

At the front, a pair of two-story gables frame a landscaped parking court, concealing the views to the river beyond. The white brick façade is punctuated by black metal windows and capped by a slate roof with traditional copper flashing details. At the rear, the brick is eroded with large floor-to-ceiling windows and covered porches below grand, louvered walls. The louvers serve as sun shields by day and transform into glowing beacons by night.

AIA Baltimore Detail Award

JURY COMMENTS (if applicable)

IMAGES – CAPTIONS & CREDITS

Image 1  Exterior at Dusk - Tom Holdsworth Photography
Image 2  Exterior - Tom Holdsworth Photography
Image 3  Great Room - Tom Holdsworth Photography
Image 4  Entry at Dawn - Tom Holdsworth Photography
Image 5  Primary Gable - Tom Holdsworth Photography
Image 6  Outdoor Living - Tom Holdsworth Photography
Image 7  Stair - Tom Holdsworth Photography
Image 8  Kitchen - Tom Holdsworth Photography

MEDIA FOR DOWNLOAD
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