Bronze Winner of the International Architecture & Design Awards 2024
Fremont House
Architecture
Eco-Friendly Building Design
Completed / Professional Category
Architect / Designer:
Marc Thorpe
Studio:
Marc Thorpe Design
Design Team:
Architecture & Interiors – MTD | Marc Thorpe Design . marcthorpedesign.com
General Contractor – Shady Grove Building & Construction . @shadygroveconstruction
Site Excavation & Septic . Edward Horn
Foundation . John Diehl
Water Well . W.M. Fulton & Son Well Drilling
Plumbing . Mark Peters
Solar Technology . Solar Generation – solargeneration.net
Copyright:
Marco Petrini
Country:
United States
The Fremont house is nestled amongst the trees deep within the Western Catskill Mountains. Located close to the town of Roscoe, the Fremont house is an off-grid 100% solar powered home sitting quietly in harmony with its environment. We set out to develop a traditional residential program in 1000 sqft including 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Living, Dining, Kitchen, Storage, Utility and Terrace. This allows for the separation of public and private spaces, living and dining on the ground level and bedrooms up above.
The intention behind the house was to design and build an affordable 100% off grid contemporary home with integrated sustainable technology. We believe that we need to take responsibility for our energy consumption by taking control of our own power. Tomorrow will be less so we focus on quality not quantity. Our goal is to build a future systemically integrated with nature for ourselves, our children and future generations. The house can be produced for under $100K bringing a sustainable and affordable option to the housing and environmental crisis.
The house is designed with a belief in individuality and self-reliance. This architecture is an internalized place defined by the harmony of our existence with nature. In this sense, architecture becomes timeless. The work transcends the physical realm to become part of us, holistic and eternal. This architecture is systemically connected to the environment through ecologically sustainable technology and infrastructure, self-sustaining and independent.
The Fremont House is an architecture of responsibility and respect for our environment and ourselves.
The Fremont house is nestled amongst the trees deep within the Western Catskill Mountains. Located close to the town of Roscoe, the Fremont house is an off-grid 100% solar powered home sitting quietly in harmony with its environment. We set out to develop a traditional residential program in 1000 sqft including 2 Bedrooms, 1 Bath, Living, Dining, Kitchen, Storage, Utility and Terrace. This allows for the separation of public and private spaces, living and dining on the ground level and bedrooms up above.
The intention behind the house was to design and build an affordable 100% off grid contemporary home with integrated sustainable technology. We believe that we need to take responsibility for our energy consumption by taking control of our own power. Tomorrow will be less so we focus on quality not quantity. Our goal is to build a future systemically integrated with nature for ourselves, our children and future generations. The house can be produced for under $100K bringing a sustainable and affordable option to the housing and environmental crisis.
The house is designed with a belief in individuality and self-reliance. This architecture is an internalized place defined by the harmony of our existence with nature. In this sense, architecture becomes timeless. The work transcends the physical realm to become part of us, holistic and eternal. This architecture is systemically connected to the environment through ecologically sustainable technology and infrastructure, self-sustaining and independent.
The Fremont House is an architecture of responsibility and respect for our environment and ourselves.
Marc Thorpe Design
Marc Thorpe Design was founded in 2010 by architect and industrial designer Marc Thorpe. Thorpe is known internationally for his innovative and dynamic work, taking a rigorous approach to the integration of architecture, design and hand craftsmanship. The studio conceptualizes design while embracing process and has the resources to produce consistent communication platforms. These include architecture, interior design, graphic design, furniture design, product design, retail and exhibit design.
The studio designs relationships. The focus of Marc Thorpe Design is in the systemic intersections a project presents. In order to discover a project’s potential, the studio works closely with clients and collaborators to foster new ideas, establish common vision and innovative strategies of approach to nurture the design process. The results are design solutions with the highest degree of precision, quality and character.