架构师提供的文本描述。布林斯托尔林奇(Brininstool Lynch)的“咖啡屋”(Coffou Cottage)是位于印第安纳州密歇根市的2800 sf住宅。这座住宅于2008年完工，是为咖啡家族设计的，目的是为了摆脱芝加哥的喧嚣和喧闹，成为一种自然的避风港。印第安纳州的北部海岸长期以来一直是那些寻求从城市生活中解脱出来的人的目的地，因此这个网站是寻求隐私感的客户的自然选择。

Text description provided by the architects. The Coffou Cottage by Brininstool + Lynch is a 2,800sf residence in Michigan City, Indiana. The residence was completed in 2008 and was designed for the Coffou family as a natural retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city of Chicago. The northern shores of Indiana have long been a destination for those looking for a reprieve from city life, so the site was a natural selection for clients looking for a sense of privacy.

 © Christopher Barrett of Hedrich Blessing

克里斯多佛·巴雷特(Christopher Barrett)

在选择了一个能满足他们需求的网站之后，客户们找来了Brininstool Lynch，设计了一个简朴的住宅，利用该遗址的奇妙自然景观，其中包括密歇根湖向北和向南的田园景观。这些截然相反的景观机会导致了两种截然不同的建筑风格-这座小屋被设计成一个简单的结构，带有一个用红雪松板条建造的水平雨幕。将北部入口和南面外墙私有化是一堵可操作的玻璃墙。这种做法不仅能最大限度地实现人们希望看到的田园景色，它还能在冬季最大限度地利用太阳能。

After selecting a site that met their needs, the clients sought out Brininstool + Lynch to design a modest and simple residence that capitalizes on the fantastic natural views of the site which included Lake Michigan to north and pastoral views to the South.  These diametrically opposite view opportunities resulted in two distinct architectural responses --- the cottage was designed as a simple structure with a horizontal rain screen constructed of red cedar slats to privatize the northern entry and the southern façade is a wall of operable glass.  Not only does this approach maximize the desired pastoral views, it also maximizes solar gain in the winter.

 © Christopher Barrett of Hedrich Blessing

克里斯多佛·巴雷特(Christopher Barrett)

为了保持结构的简洁性，三卧室咖啡屋的平面图是合乎逻辑的、有条理的。公共生活空间(厨房、餐厅和生活区)被布置成一个大的开放空间，并将视野与相邻的草地和树林结合起来。一个传统的壁炉位于前厅。有效地将住宅的公共和私人部门分开。住宅的主要材料(室内和外部)是红杉，它被用来建立一种材料的温暖和视觉兴趣。这种材料的选择被地板所用的原材料混凝土放大，这也是地板辐射的一次加热机制。

In keeping with the simplicity of structure, the floor plan of the 3-bedroom Coffou Cottage is logical and organized.  The public living spaces (kitchen, dining, and living areas) are arranged as a large open space and frame the views to the adjacent meadow and woods.  A traditional hearth fireplace is positioned in the front hallway, effectively separating the public and private sectors of the residence.  The primary material for the residence (interior and exterior) is Red Cedar, which was used to establish a material warmth and visual interest.  This material selection is amplified by the raw concrete used for the floor, which also serves as the primary heat mechanism through radiant flooring.

 © Christopher Barrett of Hedrich Blessing

克里斯多佛·巴雷特(Christopher Barrett)