A-Frame

A-Frame

Castleton, Vermont

Architect

Birdseye

Builder

Silver Maple Construction

Interior Design

Brooke Michelsen Design

Photography

Erica Allen
Ivar Bastress

Completed

2022

Type

Single-family Residence

Recognition

2024 Dwell​
2023 ArchDaily Español
2023 ArchDaily

A family vacation home nestled on the western shore of Lake Bomoseen in the foothills of the Green Mountains.

Architecture

Architecture

The primary A-Frame structure and its floor to ceiling glass is oriented toward the long view down the lake. A secondary articulated A-frame structure extends to the west and provides elevated views to the south from its upper roof deck.

The primary A-Frame structure and its floor to ceiling glass is oriented toward the long view down the lake. A secondary articulated A-frame structure extends to the west and provides elevated views to the south from its upper roof deck.

Interiors

Interiors

The interior spaces and large expanses of glass within the volumes reflect the dynamic quality of the A-frame structure.

The interior spaces and large expanses of glass within the volumes reflect the dynamic quality of the A-frame structure.

Inspiration

Inspiration

Conceptually, the project is inspired by the traditional lakeside mid-century A-frame cottage.

Conceptually, the project is inspired by the traditional lakeside mid-century A-frame cottage.

A-Frame is a single-family private residence on the western shore of Lake Bomoseen in Castleton, Vermont.

The structure is designed for maximum views and ground access to the lake front. The main gable structure accentuates the eastern lake views with floor to ceiling glass and is bookended with an open deck that leads to the lake and boat dock. The secondary gable form provides views to the south from the first floor and upper roof deck.

The project program is divided into two separate living spaces. The primary living space includes entry mudroom, powder room, utility, kitchen, dining, living, two-bedroom suite, primary bedroom suite, upper roof deck, and two car garage. The secondary living space includes a separate entry, living space, kitchen, dining and two-bedroom suite with roof deck access.

Conceptually, the project is inspired by the traditional mid-century A-frame, a residential building structure typology. The project consists of two perpendicular gables. The east/west ridge gable is informed by the eastern lake view and the perpendicular north/south gable cants westerly to capture the views down the lake to the south. The second-floor roof deck is defined by open roof trusses and slat-work that visually extends the a-frame structure.

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Richmond, Vermont 05477

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3104 Huntington Road


Richmond, Vermont 05477

©2025

Birdseye