Wil Armster's "Bridge House"

One of the great benefits of being an architectural photographer is the opportunity to work with some very talented people.

Connecticut based architect Wil Armster combines his deep passion for architecture with a truly unique vision.



He designed the 240 ft. long “Bridge House” to sit on the property without disrupting the natural flow of the land. Viewed from the road in mid summer, the house seems to float atop the tall grasses. Since the natural drainage of the land has not been altered, spring thaw transforms the surrounding snows into a river three feet deep flowing beneath the house.

  

In presenting Mr. Armster with a merit award for his “Bridge House”, the Connecticut chapter of the AIA (American Institute of Architects) had this to say, “ The building is all about careful, artful siting. It has a taut simplicity. The way it sits in the landscape and the landscape itself are perfect. It is all about place. It looks like a big slab of granite, but one that is not hitting the ground. The building illustrates the fact that you do not have to spend a lot of dollars for an excellent project”.

Very well deserved Mr. Armster, congratulations! Visit Wil's website: http://www.armster.com

 

*Here is a very interesting New York Times article about Wil Armster and his “Space Ship” in Guilford, Connecticut.

NY Times Article


 



Posted by Curt Clayton at 10/27/2009 9:16 PM
Categories: lighting for exterior photography, Lighting for archtectural photography, Architectural photography, exterior photography
Tags: professional photography architectural photography photography interior lighting photographic lighting interior photography
 

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  • 6/30/2011 11:17 AM Cathy Sykes wrote:
    LOVE it
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  • 9/20/2011 8:57 PM Jeff Hayner wrote:
    I just painted this house this week in Ann Arbor a nice dark gray color and the beams in red oxide rust preventative it looks pretty good. Your pics are cool was surprised to find them I think it is a great house hopefully they will have me back to do some more work.
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    1. 10/5/2011 6:05 PM Curt Clayton wrote:
      Hello Jeff, I apologize for taking so long to respond to your comment but this has been a very busy summer! I'm glad that they had you paint the house, it really did need a new coat of paint! I'm going to go out a take a look at it. Do you know if Wil Armster (the architect) is aware that the house has been painted? He'll be very glad to hear!

      Thanks very much for letting me know, keep in touch!
      All the best, Curt Clayton

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