Eckalizzi Design

Home Improvement Professionals , Architects & Building Designers , Accessory Dwelling Units , Home Remodeling , Home Additions , Universal Design , Basement Remodeling
7 Reviews
Review me
Eckalizzi Design
7 Reviews

Lama Foundation Hut

Eckalizzi Design, in partnership with a group of 13 students, designed and constructed the hut as a two semester Design/Build project to benefit the Lama Foundation. The construction focused on reclaimed, recycled, and reused materials in conjunction with sustainable building techniques, to provide a sleeping and meditation space for retreatants visiting the Foundation.
Seeking to provide accommodation for up to two adults, a built-in queen size bed nestles into a corner of the hut. Tongue and groove Colorado beetle kill pine lines the walls and ceilings, punctuated by accent bands holding hanging knobs and lighting fixtures, creating an eclectic atmosphere...
Lama Foundation Hut
Created from scrap tiles purchased at a local architectural salvage store, the entry mosaic reflects geometric patterning found in much of the art produced at the Lama Foundation, while informing the color palette of the rest of the interior. A small folding bench and an assortment of knobs...
Lama Foundation Hut
Large corner windows allow visitors to take in the picturesque mountain views from any spot within the hut, while providing ample ventilation for the small space. A wall mounted cabinet houses a fold-down writing desk and storage shelves, along with necessary electrical connections coming from the...
Lama Foundation Hut
With floor space at a premium within the efficient footprint of the hut, convertible wall mounted furniture maximizes the amount of open space, while providing storage, a sizable desk, and an entry bench.
Lama Foundation Hut
Hours of scraping, sanding and finishing in addition to new hardware and an ipe wood frame, brought a pair of salvaged French Doors back to life to provide natural light and a view back towards the Foundation's main building.
Lama Foundation Hut
Blending ancient art and modern technology, students utilized an advanced laser cutter to transfer a Mandala design onto the tongue and groove siding.
Lama Foundation Hut
The curved shape of the roof reflects the laminated lens-shaped lenticular trusses that make up the interior structure, with metal roofing and a corrugated steel soffit providing protection from the harsh elements. A juniper log found on the surrounding hillside received a vigorous sanding and...
Lama Foundation Hut
The small hut provides accommodations for visitors to the Lama Foundation who choose not to camp in tents, without detracting from the stunning mountainside landscape.
Lama Foundation Hut
Exterior materials were selected to stand up to elements year-round, with minimal upkeep required from the Stewards who maintain the Foundation's buildings and grounds.
Lama Foundation Hut
Constructing the entire hut on a raised platform above the ground, with a metal barrier along the underside, helps ensure that the local wildlife doesn't infiltrate the hut. Long fallen logs cleared from the small building site were transformed into functional outdoor seating with the help of a...
Lama Foundation Hut
A pair of salvaged French Doors meticulously refinished and hung within a new ipe door frame give visitors a clear view of the hand crafted tile mosaic.
Lama Foundation Hut
Exterior materials were selected to stand up to elements year-round, with minimal upkeep required from the Stewards who maintain the Foundation's buildings and grounds.
Lama Foundation Hut
Photo Credit: Stephen Cardinale
Lama Foundation Hut
Photo Credit: Stephen Cardinale
Lama Foundation Hut