Decades of human activity have altered freshwater lakes of our American West, diminishing ecological health and scenic quality. The rehabilitation of this ecologically sensitive, forested landscape ensures the long-term legacy of a family retreat while protecting the distinctive natural character of a glacial mountain lake.
Modest in scale yet visually and environmentally impactful, the design balances conservation, stewardship, and adaptation. Embodying restraint, interventions are quiet, deliberate, and respectful. Challenging conventional development patterns, the project addresses degradation through restoration and stands as a model of sustainability, demonstrating how landscape architects can heal — not impose upon — sensitive lands.
2025 World Landscape Architecture Awards, Award of Excellence
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Miller Roodell Architects, Denman Construction, Mark Winchel