Incline Village Residence

This finely crafted jewel box residence on the north shore of Lake Tahoe is a two-story structure with the lower level benched into the sloping shore and day-lighting towards the lake. The structure is a thoughtful amalgamation of timber, structural steel, and board formed concrete construction.

Project completed by Doug Robertson as Principal with Umerani Associates

Architect

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson

Contractor

Corda Construction

Photography

Nic Lehoux

Awards

Tahoe Quarterly Mountain Homes Award

Innovations

Exposed Channel Bent System
Channel bents with cross ties span between columns, achieving a cohesive aesthetic. This system extends to external balconies, enhancing form continuity.
Blind Glulam Beam Connections
Custom blind connections bring glulam rafters closer, merging them seamlessly with steel supports without visible cuts.
Refined Timber-to-Steel Connections
Collaboration yields precise timber-to-steel interfaces, maintaining architectural integrity in exposed structural areas.
Extreme Load Design
Engineered for 500 psf snow drifts and 300 mph winds, ensuring resilience against severe environmental forces.
Seismically Isolated Chimney
Stone-clad chimneys with yielding connections mitigate earthquake deflection risks, maintaining structural integrity.
Optimized Eave Profile
Eave design maximizes slenderness while supporting significant snow loads, merging function with minimal form.