SYNTHESIS
Successful design in the Lakes Province will not
merely copy the buildings and structures of the
past, it will learn from them while paying equal
attention to modern needs, materials, and
sustainable technologies. Contemporary
variations on rustic design have a place in this
province. However, it will be a more refined version
of rustic with smaller dimension materials; for
example, using hewn rather than unfinished logs.
People in this province generally expect high quality
building craftsmanship, as well as more
developed and comfortable visitor facilities.
Particularly important are those elements that
make buildings welcoming, durable, warm, and dry.
Forest Service structures must provide access to
lakes and other natural features without
detracting from the setting. Initially, frontier
people and settlers were attracted to the
province’s waterways and lakefronts for
transportation and for their potential to produce
lumber, host industry, and ship goods. Today’s
populations look to the water for recreation. When
possible, orient buildings and structures in this
province toward the water and elevate them for
views and breezes.
Figure of an Administrative and visitor facility with characteristics such as:
• Hipped roofs to diminish mass and
• Broad overhangs
Figure of a restroom with characteristics such as:
• Horizontal log pattern
• Materials finished
Figure of Visitor facility with characteristics such as:
• Broad overhangs to protect wall
• Oversized, exposed structure
• Rounded logs
Figure of an Administrative and visitor facility with characteristics such as:
• Oversized log structure
• Broad overhangs
• Rounded Logs
Figure of a Bridge with characteristics such as:
• Finished materials
• Fine to moderate scale
Figure of an Interpretive facility with characteristics such as:
• Extended porch
• Vertical chimney accent
• Add high windows for additional day-lighting
Figure of a Maintenance/Storage facility with characteristics such as:
• Hipped roofs
• Day-lighting
THEAST