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- Project uploaded by Canadian Wood Council on 10-08-2024
- Project last updated by Canadian Wood Council on 04-21-2025
The Nest
Sparta, WIInspired by traditional North Woods camp architecture, The Nest blends wood, stone, and contemporary design to create airy, light-filled spaces connected to nature. The two main structures—a Sunroom Pavilion and a Dining Pavilion—are sheltered by sculptural roofs. A glass-walled gallery connects the pavilions, opening to a lakeside deck and a terrace leading to pathways through the woods. The Sunroom serves as a communal living space with large lift-slide doors that transform it into an open-air porch, while the Dining Pavilion seats 85 and features lake views and a granite hearth for family gatherings. Sustainability is central, with reclaimed cedar siding, locally sourced wood, and energy-efficient design, including passive cooling strategies and triple-glazed windows, seamlessly integrating the pavilions with their natural surroundings.
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Project Details
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Year Built
2022
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Number Of Stories
1
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Bldg system
Innovative Light-Frame
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Square footage
10,065
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Construction Type:
Unknown
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Building Type:
Assembly (Worship, Restaurant, Theater, etc.)
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Material Types:
Mass Timber
I-joists
Project Team
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ALIGN Structural Structural Engineer
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Esto Photographer
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Ridgeback Construction General Contractor
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SALA Architects Architect/Firm
Version History
- Project uploaded by Canadian Wood Council on 10-08-2024
- Project last updated by Canadian Wood Council on 04-21-2025
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