marcus dipietro, Architect

Arctic Entryway
Completed 1998. Anchorage. Addition.

This new arctic entry brings one alongside the 
house, on a garden path that is protected from 
snow and rain by the deep overhanging eaves. 
Interior doors create an air-lock to further 
protect the interior from blasts of arctic air.
Hand joined timbers entirely frame the new front
facade of the home. The door is made of 
redwood reclaimed from used wine casks. The 
frame is made of Douglas fir reclaimed from a 
19th century warehouse. The architect was the 
builder as well as the timber framer for the 
award winning project.