Skybox: A Modest Nova Scotia House by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
Skybox, a two-bedroom residence in Upper Kingsburg, Nova Scotia, has been finalized by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, drawing inspiration from traditional fishing shacks. Spanning 1,050 square feet, the home is perched on a steel framework, featuring an entrance deck that is set back from the street. The lower level comprises two bedrooms and a bathroom, while the upper floor includes the kitchen, dining, and living areas, enhanced by north-facing windows and a linear kitchen island. Clad in corrugated metal to withstand local weather, the architects view this project as a contribution to their exploration of 'village-making.' The Halifax and Lunenburg-based firm, led by Isaac Fresia, has earned over 170 accolades since its inception in 1985.
Key facts
- Skybox is a 1,050-square-foot house with two bedrooms in Upper Kingsburg, Nova Scotia.
- Designed by MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects, led by Brian MacKay-Lyons and Talbot Sweetapple.
- The house is elevated on a slender steel structure above a sloping site.
- The upper floor features a 'great room' with north-facing windows and a kitchen island with views over Romkey Pond and Hartling Bay.
- Materials include exposed timber, steel ties, granite slabs, and corrugated metal cladding.
- The project is part of the firm's ongoing research on 'village-making'.
- The firm has received over 170 awards since its inception in 1985.
- Project lead was Isaac Fresia; other principals include Melanie Hayne and Shane Andrews.
Entities
Artists
- Brian MacKay-Lyons
- Talbot Sweetapple
- Melanie Hayne
- Shane Andrews
- Isaac Fresia
Institutions
- MacKay-Lyons Sweetapple Architects
Locations
- Upper Kingsburg
- Nova Scotia
- Canada
- Halifax
- Lunenburg
- Colorado
- Massachusetts
- Romkey Pond
- Hartling Bay