Laurel Highlands Lakeside Guest House
DLA+ was tasked with designing a 6,500 square foot, three-level guest residence comprised of six bedroom and full bath suites and two half-baths.
Project Team
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- TOP PROJECTS
- Energy Innovation Center
- Strip District Master Plan
- The Bentley
- Giant Eagle Market District at Grandview Yards
- District 15 Office Building
- Second Avenue Commons
- Washington Area Business Incubator
- Duquesne University Union Broadcast Center
- La Prima Espresso AC Marriott
- Laurel Mountain Retreat: Entertainment Barn
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- TOP PROJECTS
- Private Residence -The Lodge at Glendorn
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- Private Residence -Northwestern PA
- The Residences Pittsburgh at 3 PNC Private Residence 2
- Laurel Valley Golf Club Guest Cottages
- Historic Allegheny Manor Home Addition
- Laurel Mountain Retreat: The Farmhouse
- Laurel Mountain Retreat: Entertainment Barn
- La Prima Espresso AC Marriott
- Services
- Architecture
- Construction Administration
- Completion Date
- Summer 2021
- Project Size
- 6,500 SF
The top level includes a bridged walkway overlooking the two-story living room below, leading to the exterior sun deck. The main level features open kitchen, dining and living spaces, with access to a screened-in porch as well as an expansive exterior deck with picturesque lake views. The main level also includes a spacious art studio, and a bedroom with full bath. The lower level has on-grade patio access, and consists of a fitness room, laundry room, a bedroom with an accessible full bath, and storage rooms. Accommodations were also provided for a future elevator to connect all three levels.
Energy consumption is supplemented by sustainable, cost-effective renewable resources, such as geothermal heating and a ground-mounted PV solar panel array. The design incorporated locally-sourced materials, including stone veneer and heavy timber. The result is a contemporary rustic lake home for the entire extended family to enjoy views of the beautiful Laurel Highlands.