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January 14, 2022

A Bach in the Mountains

We have fallen in love with the “bach” - and so have our clients! While living in New Zealand, our clients discovered the bach (pronounced “batch”), a traditional and modest beachside home tucked among the cliffs. The name is thought to derive from “bachelor pad” or perhaps from the Welsh word for “small.”

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The Spruce Ridge Cabin is located in a dense fores The Spruce Ridge Cabin is located in a dense forest at a high elevation. Our design needed to minimize impact on this unique microclimate. One of the ways we did this was building a 40' pedestrian bridge that connects the cabin to the parking area and road. This allowed us to preserve the red spruce forest below. ⁠
The exterior emulates the surroundings with dark pine tar stain and strong vertical lines to reinforce the rhythm of the surrounding trees. Interior spaces are wrapped in birch to provide warmth and light inside the dark forest. ⁠
See more of this project at the link in our bio. Photography by @keithisaacsphoto⁠
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Excited to share a couple renderings of a project Excited to share a couple renderings of a project we've been working on: The Ecusta Market + Cafe in Hendersonville. This renovation project is located at Lennox Station, right at the start of the Ecusta Trail. The local food market and cafe will be opening later this year and we can't wait to peruse the shelves and enjoy a brew. Follow for more info @ecustamarketandcafe
For 38 years, Samsel Architects has created timele For 38 years, Samsel Architects has created timeless architecture and been trusted leaders in sustainable building in our region. We are carrying this legacy forward with a new name - Altura Architects.⁠ To learn more about our name change, please visit the link in our bio.
New name, same people. ⁠ ⁠ For 38 years, Samse New name, same people. ⁠
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For 38 years, Samsel Architects has created timeless architecture and been trusted leaders in sustainable building in our region. We are carrying this legacy forward with a new name - Altura Architects.⁠
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Altura Architects represents the collective spirit of our team, our strong sense of place, and how we approach our work. “Altura” is a tribute to our mountainous region and symbolizes our studio’s commitment to a higher purpose: creating buildings that elevate the lives of our clients, the community, and the planet.⁠
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We are excited to share this next chapter of our studio with you all. To learn more about our name change, please visit the link in our bio.
Over the past eight days we have highlighted our 3 Over the past eight days we have highlighted our 38 year history. Now it’s time to look toward our future. We are excited to announce our firm will have a new name. Our name will be new, but our philosophy, our values, and our people remain the same. Join us tomorrow for the big reveal!
Discovery is an important value at Samsel Architec Discovery is an important value at Samsel Architects. With each project, we embrace the opportunity to meet new people, explore new ideas and solve new challenges. We’ve spent the last week looking into our past but now we look to the future. Swipe through to see just some of our projects on the horizon.
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