Merit Award On the Boards The Crib on Nanjemoy Creek, Nanjemoy, Md.

摘要

A few years ago, architect Jeffery Broadhurst built a one-room weekend getaway for himself and his family. The project was widely published, and it attracted the attention of a Washington, D.C., client who wanted something similar for his property on the Chesapeake Bay. Harsh storms often sweep the area, so the new house would have to be as sturdy as possible. Accordingly, Broadhurst designed a steel-framed structure with panelized walls, flooring, and roofing. Its pieces are meant to be built in the shop and then assembled on the site. The 400-square-foot project resembles traditional corn cribs, with slanted sides and a pitched roof, and is raised 8 feet above grade to prevent flooding. "I love it," said one judge. "I want to build it."